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Yes I am very concerned about my granddaughter. She has confided in me that she cuts herself. She's in 9th grade. She said the first time she did it was in 6th grade after fight with mom. She said last semester felt under way too much pressure but anyways..She is great kid & good student..She is smart. I'm just at a loss. She has great peopleskills. Solo many good things.. Ishe has tender heart. Her parents are good parents but mom lol bit likedrill sect & She's a 15 @ emotional age anyways & I hear the phrase "suck it up" deal wth it..nyways..whatt do I do?
She has underline depression and poor coping skills. In that case, better to consult a psychologist for proper evaluation and management. She needs coping skill improvement techniques that would control her emotional outburst and self harming tendency. In case, you need further help, you can ask.
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HI Thanks for using healthcare magic She has underline depression and poor coping skills. In that case, better to consult a psychologist for proper evaluation and management. She needs coping skill improvement techniques that would control her emotional outburst and self harming tendency. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Thanks