Dr. Carol Fitzpatrick offers a guide to understanding self-harm in young people, emphasizing that recovery is possible with the right treatments and environment.

Deliberate self-harm among young people often leaves parents, caregivers, and professionals feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to help.

In her book, child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Carol Fitzpatrick offers clear, compassionate guidance for understanding and supporting those struggling with self-harm behaviors.

Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Fitzpatrick unpacks the complex nature of self-harm without judgment or oversimplification and provides practical strategies that balance care with appropriate boundaries.

This accessible resource addresses the questions many adults are afraid to ask while offering evidence-based approaches to supporting recovery.