Erica's younger daughter took a serious overdose when she was 14 and spent time in a psychiatric hospital. Erica says never, ever give up on your children'.

Philip thinks his son started cutting himself when he was about 20. He lives at home with his parents and has had several years contact with mental health services. Philip describes the difficulties of the situation and advises other parents not to give up.

Susan's younger daughter cut herself in her early teens. She now lives in Australia, where she has been depressed, has overdosed, and was recently diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Susan is anxious about her, but hopes her therapist will help her develop better coping strategies.