Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: September 10, 2024 Updated: August 26, 2024 If you or a loved one needs immediate support for suicidal ideation or behaviors, please reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. Someone is available to help you 24/7. September 10th has been recognized annually since 2003 as…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: June 28, 2024 Updated: June 6, 2024 Skin picking, also known as dermatillomania or excoriation disorder, is a condition that affects many individuals. It involves repeatedly picking at one’s own skin, often to the point of causing damage. While it may seem like a harmless habit to some,…
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Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: February 29, 2024 Updated: February 6, 2024 Experiencing a self-harm relapse is a common part of many individuals’ recovery journeys. It can feel like a setback, but it is essential to remember that you are not alone and that help is available. Self-harm is a coping mechanism that…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: February 26, 2024 Updated: March 6, 2024 Non-suicidal self-injury—often referred to as self-harm—involves any act of intentionally injuring or causing harm to oneself. While self-harm can take on various forms, Mental Health America reports that 70–90% of people who self-harm choose cutting as their preferred method. Self-harm is…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: December 19, 2023 Updated: January 8, 2024 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.…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: March 13, 2023 Updated: February 21, 2023 A person who survives a suicide attempt requires significant care and support. Often concerned family members may not know what to do after a suicide attempt to best help their loved one recover and live a fulfilling life. If your loved…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 12, 2022 Updated: August 1, 2022 Contrary to popular belief, individuals who engage in self-harm or self-injurious behavior are neither suicidal nor attention-seeking. Self-harm is not a mental health disorder but a symptom of psychological distress. Numerous circumstances motivate someone to engage in self-harm or self-injurious behaviors…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 10, 2022 Updated: August 1, 2022 Most self-harm begins in adolescence, typically around age 14, and continues into early adulthood, especially without intervention. While girls are more prone to self-harm, it is a phenomenon that occurs across all demographics. Cutting is the most common type of self-harm,…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: March 3, 2022 Updated: March 11, 2022 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…