I would go for clean blades, I used to cut with all kinds of awful things.
First aid would be really good, and effective coping strategies would be even better.
I remember, back when I was really struggling to stop, I asked at the hospital what the 'safest' places to cut were (away from veins, etc. -'cause it's not always obvious) and no-one would tell me because "I might get the impression it was ok to be doing it".
I knew it wasn't ok, nobody want's to be cutting (I assume, I mean, I sure don't). I think they should definatly give people a thorough mental health check before they decide if giving them a clean blade is going to be helpful or detrimental, 'cause it's not going to be the same in every case.
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