Clean it with peroxide and then put some Neosporin on the cuts. It will reduce scarring and keep it from becoming infected. Be prepared to answer questions as to how you got them and just remember that sadness and depression are just feelings and no matter how bad you feel, they will subside Cutting is just going to lead to scars which will make you self-conscious as you get older.
Just keep in mind that whatever is bothering you will get easier.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.