A new study has revealed that young people, who engage in self-harming behavior, are 40 pct more likely to be involved in car accidents.
A new study has revealed that young people, who engage in self-harming behavior, are 40 pct more likely to be involved in car accidents.
The researchers believe the increased crash rate for self-harmers may indicate they are intentionally using motor vehicles to injure themselves.
Dramatic Increase of Self Harm Cases in Britain
There has been a dramatic increase in the number of people harming themselves deliberately in the past five years in Britain, according to a new survey.
There has been a dramatic increase in the number of people harming themselves deliberately in the past five years in Britain, according to a new survey.
The George Institute classifies self-harm as the deliberate injuring of oneself and includes cutting, attempted hanging and poisoning.
They found that about 800 admitted to self-harm.
Girl Guides' Leaders Warn Stressed Girls may View Self Harm as Normal
Girlguiding UK is reporting that girls are so stressed out these days they may come to view self harm as a normal thing.
Girlguiding UK is reporting that girls are so stressed out these days they may come to view self harm as a normal thing.
"Self-harm is a significant issue for young people in Australia," the Sydney Morning Herald quoted institute's Dr Alexandra Martiniuk as saying.
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Listening to Rap Music While Driving Increases Accident Risk
Drivers who listen to songs by artists such as Eminem, Dizzee Rascal and Jay-Z in their cars are most at risk of accidents, claims a new study.
Drivers who listen to songs by artists such as Eminem, Dizzee Rascal and Jay-Z in their cars are most at risk of accidents, claims a new study.
Other risk factors included a higher proportion of driving time and less sleep compared with other drivers. Drug and alcohol use also increased the chances of self-harm.
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