Self-Harm in Teens: A Calgary Parent's Guide to What to Do Next

Finding out your teen is self-harming is frightening, and fear often comes out as anger or interrogation. Neither keeps them talking.

Stay calm out loud, even if you aren't. Name what you noticed without accusation, and make clear you're not going anywhere.

If there's immediate danger, this is not the moment for a waitlist. Call 911 or 988, or go to the nearest emergency department.