In: Self-Harm

Take Action: Getting Mental Health Treatment

Did you know that 1 in 5 adults in the United States will have a diagnosable mental health condition each year…

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Online Resources for Mental Health, Depression & Anxiety

Updated 4/18/25 According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), nearly half of Americans affected by mental health conditions do…

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Psychology Behind Cutting Self Harm: Looking at the Underlying Causes

Psychology Behind Cutting Self Harm: Looking at the Underlying Causes Self-harm is the act of hurting oneself, whether it is physical…

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What Can Discovery Do For My Self-Harm Behavior?

Cutting and other forms of self-harm behaviors often occur due to severe underlying issues such as past trauma, low self-esteem, abuse,…

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Treatment for Self-Harm

Unlike most other mental health disorders, there is no defined treatment for self-harm that has been studied extensively with proven clinical…

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Self-Harm: What Can I Do Next?

Seeking help for self-harm behavior is necessary however you must be willing to seek treatment and put in the effort required…

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In the News: America’s First Successful Face Transplant Gives New Hope to a Suicide Survivor

Successful Face Transplant Gives New Hope to a Suicide Survivor There are many stories in the news of suicide survivors, some…

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The Connection Between Eating Disorders and Self-Injury

Eating Disorders and Self-Injury Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorders, bulimia nervosa or orthorexia seldom occur independently of…

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Is Self-Harm Attempted Suicide?

Updated 5/2/25 Self-harm, also known as nonsuicidal self-injury, self-mutilation or self-abuse, involves deliberately inflicting physical harm on oneself in an attempt…

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When Suicide Hotlines Are the Not Answer

Recently, our world lost two very talented, well-known celebrities who left a lasting impact on many individuals. Fashion designer Kate Spade…

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