average of 400 per 100,000 population in the U.K harm themselves.
I would say the majority of it is down to... attention and alike. I think that the kids/young people causing self harm is mostly because of wanting attention. On a serious note: attempting/thinking or committing suicide is a very serious matter. I understand that you would not want to speak to someone about it. You'd feel ashamed of doing it.
Life is too precious to be doing things like this. You look at the kids in Africa, India, etc. Living on the streets, getting beaten, raped, etc. They don't self harm because they are smart enough to realize that life is to precious to be wasting.
I also believe there are two ways to look at it: Self harm (cutting) and wanting to end your life (hanging/overdose) I don't understand the whole self harming thing properly but the suicide is understandable for those who attempt it. If you are thinking about suicide the best thing as stupid and as hard as it may be, is to talk to someone about it. Anyone! Or start being closer to someone who you know cares, family, close friends etc. It would really help you. I am more than willing to talk to you (privately and confidentially) about it. Pm me if you like.
At the end of the day there is ALWAYS no matter what your situation is. Someone that cares for you. You need to think of the pain that they would go through if they were to know.
Take care of yourself! And always smile and laugh when you want to, don't hold it in. Sprog