Just watched the episode on Hollyoaks where the girls encourage each other to self harm. Not sure if this was a good idea to have this on TV. Maybe for adults to be aware of what kids do, but Hollyoaks is aimed at the kids not the parents.
I struggle with anxiety and depression, I have never considered self harm to be a good way to deal with things, but after seeing this episode it makes me want to try it. :-(
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