Confronting topic: Why self-harm is often misunderstood | 60 Minutes Australia

Viewer warning: This story from our 2012 archives contains discussions on suicide and self-harm. If you or anyone you know needs to speak to someone, help is available. Contact Lifeline at 13 11 14.

Statistics on people who self-harm have remained at 8-9% of the population since this story was aired. And although it's not a leading cause of death in Australia, two million people between the ages of 16-85 have intentionally self-harmed in their lifetime. It's an epidemic that's misunderstood and often dismissed even by medical professionals.

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