Wendy's daughter developed an eating disorder aged 15 and started cutting herself. She has also taken overdoses and spent time in psychiatric hospital. Despite the shock of a recent overdose, Wendy believes that her daughter is beginning to turn her life around.

Pat's daughter was bullied at school when she was 14. She started scratching her arms and later took an overdose. Pat describes coping as a single father. Clinical services have been helpful, but he would like the school to deal with the bullies.

Sarah's older daughter started cutting herself when she was 14. Sarah found this completely unexpected and frightening. Her daughter has been helped by the school nurse and a private psychologist.