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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The numbers are troubling, and even frightening for parents.
New data released by state health officials show nearly a 40% increase in cases of young people intentionally hurting themselves at certain times of the year, including after winter school breaks.
There are many reasons young people are anxious, which leads to self harm, but academic stress is a major factor.
That is why more spikes are seen after extended time off school.
Signs included increased secrecy, emotional withdrawal, reduced time with loved ones, unexplained injuries, and keeping arms and legs covered.
The Department of Health Services says the best you can do is hear your children's concerns.
"You just listen, without judgement, without recommendations, just listen to what's going on with them because then you will have that kind of communication going that, really where they're starting to let you know what's really going on with them," said Linda Hall, Director of Wisconsin's Office of Children's Mental Health.
For more information on mental health services, click here.