Teenagers over the decades have been falling into deep, dark patterns by inflicting pain on themselves. These teenagers are using box cutting knives to cut themselves and/or lighters to burn themselves as routes to feeling better. More behaviors include cutting, burning and carving of the skin, breaking bones, preventing wound healing. and sticking oneself with pins and needles. This behavior is stated to begin most commonly between the ages of 11 and 15. The surprising thing is that these teenagers are not wanting to die — just harm themselves. This behavior is known as non-suicidal self-injury, or self-harming behavior. Scientists and researchers have come together to try and piece together why teenagers are turning to such erratic, morbid behavior. Some researchers are concluding that while there may have been an increase … Read entire article »