Self-harm is spiralling in Britain. It is estimated that two teenagers in every classroom have been driven by depression or anxiety to hurt themselves. In this moving and sometimes disturbing BBC documentary film, British actress and writer Meera Syal meets young people who self-harm to find out why they do it, and how parents like herself can avoid it happening to their own children.When celebrities try to delve into serious issues, there is sometimes a tendency for them to make the issues too much about them. Personally, Meera Syal does a fairly admirable job of making sure that she does not fall into this trap. For young people who feel a need to harm themselves or for parents who would like to know more about this sad afflication, this documentary about self harm is one of the more informative oneSelf-harm is spiralling in Britain. It is estimated that two teenagers in every classroom have been driven by depression or anxiety to hurt themselves. In this moving and sometimes disturbing BBC documentary film, British actress and writer Meera Syal meets young people who self-harm to find out why they do it, and how parents like herself can avoid it happening to their own children.
When celebrities try to delve into serious issues, there is sometimes a tendency for them to make the issues too much about them. Personally, Meera Syal does a fairly admirable job of making sure that she does not fall into this trap. For young people who feel a need to harm themselves or for parents who would like to know more about this sad afflication, this documentary about self harm is one of the more informative ones.
If you would like to learn more about this affliction, please visit Mind UK, a wonderful mental health charity based in the United Kingdom.