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Study shows 1 in 12 teens self-harm

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(CBS) - A disturbing study shows 1 in 12 teenagers purposely harms themselves.

Researchers in Australia found 10 percent of teen girls and six percent of teen boys reported hurting themselves. But the vast majority- 90 percent- gave up the destructive behavior as they entered adulthood.

Self-cutting and burning were the most common forms of self-harm for teens.