Self-Injury Awareness Recognizing the signs and symptoms of self-injurious behavior can help provide support for those experiencing emotional distress. Commons signs of self-injury include deliberate cutting, scratching, or burning of the skin. Head-banging or punching oneself are also self-injuries behaviors. Self-injurious behavior impacts approximately 4% of Americans, according to research from the Journal of American Board of Family Medicine. Self-injury is especially prevalent among teens and college students. Individuals who engage in self-injury tend to struggle with expressing emotions, regulating emotions, and coping with distress. They may feel lonely, worthless, alone, or rejected. For those who struggle with accepting or loving their self, self-injury may be a way to punish themselves. Those who self-injure may feel anxiety/ panic and out-of-control, wanting distraction. For some people, self-injury helps relieve tension associated with anxiety, anger, or frustration. For others, self-injury serves as an escape to feelings of numbness. Injuries may be kept hidden and concealed under clothing due to shame, embarrassment, anxiety, stigma, or fear. Behaviors tend to take place when friends/ family members are sleeping or not at home. Injuries such as cuts, scratches, burns, or scarring may be covered by long sleeve clothing or done on places of the body such as the torso or thighs. Wearing long-sleeve clothing that does not match the season can be a possible sign, especially when there are other noticeable changes in behavior such as avoidance or difficulties in interpersonal relationships, low self-esteem, difficulties with emotional regulation, and problems at work or school. Here are ways to Help Yourself or Others with Self-Injurious Behavior:
Please join others as they speak up and seek help during Self-Injury Awareness Month. Your collective voice is so important as we work together to help reduce the stigma. Written By: Charlotte Johnson, MA, LPCC We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. from https://care-clinics.com/self-injury-awareness-3/
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