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What does it mean?
Self-destruction through excessive consumption or internal harm will not solve his problems at school.
In plain terms
Harming yourself internally won't help you escape difficult situations.
What can you take from it?
Self-harm is not a solution to external problems.

Where it applies

  • academic pressure
  • mental health crises
  • coping with stress

Putting it to work

  • seeking healthy coping
  • addressing root causes
  • asking for help

Questions to consider

  • What harms you that you think will help?
  • How do you cope with pressure?

Another view

This warning might not reach someone already in deep pain.

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