An estimated two million people in the United States cut, burn or otherwise inflict injury on themselves as a means of coping with overwhelming feelings.

The majority of those who practice this most hidden of self-destructive behaviors are young women, who generally begin in adolescence and often continue the practice into their 30s.

The pamphlet explains the reasons people self-injure and provides extensive suggestions for approaching a friend or family member you suspect of self-injuring.

Directs readers to Fox Pro Media's In the Know Zone Web site for in-depth information on the subject.