Throughout the United States, millions of teens and young adults engage in acts of non-suicidal self-harm. The act of self-harming does not usually have a single cause. Instead, it is a maladaptive coping with overwhelming emotional pain, anger, frustration, or sadness. Self-harm is usually a symptom of an underlying mental health disorder and is commonly…
Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD) is a worldwide awareness event on March 1, marking the start of Self-Harm Awareness Month. In the United States alone, there are nearly two million reported cases of self-harm annually. Approximately 17% of all people will engage in self-harm in their lifetime. While self-harm is not a mental health disorder, it…
We all experience difficult times when we feel overwhelmed by feelings like stress, anger, frustration, and sadness. However, it can be a challenge for many to find ways to cope with these feelings healthily. People who suffer from substance use or mental health disorders can especially struggle to utilize appropriate coping mechanisms. Unfortunately, turning to…