It's hard to understand why, but kids do deliberately burn, scratch and cut themselves until they bleed. Even the kids involved with teenage cutting can’t tell you why it makes them feel better... at least for the moment. They can tell you that it’s addictive and scary.

“Cutting” is the most popular form of self-injury today, and it is on the rise among adolescents. It’s a sign of emotional pain but it can also lead to major physical injury and even death. Communication is the first step to recovery, but talking about teenage cutting isn’t easy. The Enemy Inside helps. Compelling true stories from kids who struggle with self-injury will help explain why kids do it, why they want to stop – and so often why they can’t. Hear expert advice for parents, teachers and counselors, on how to help prevent this kind of self-harm cutting and ways to suggest healthier alternatives.

Order your copy of The Enemy Inside to learn what you need to know about teenagers cutting themselves and to see why Connect with Kids programs have been shown to improve youth behavior and increase communication between parents and children.