When someone causes deliberate self-injury or harm, the action is an indication of emotional distress.
Approximately four percent of Americans self-harm with a majority of those being college students according to research from the Journal of American Board of Family Medicine.
This day is designed to help friends and family recognizes the signs and to help those in emotional distress find help. There is help and support to be found.
Self-injury occurs in many forms, including cutting, scratching, punching and ingestion of chemicals. Those who self-harm do so for a variety of reasons. Some of them include coping with fear, stress, anxiety or to induce positive feelings.
People who self-injure may try to hide their injuries. Their clothing may not fit the season. Other signs may include:
- • unexplained cuts, burns or bruises
- • inability to handle emotions
- • avoiding relationships
- • problems with relationships
- • issues at work, home or school
- • poor self-esteem
Resources and support are available to help understand and treat self-injury. Seeking a professional consultation is an important first step.
HOW TO OBSERVE
There are several ways to participate in the observance. Learn more about self-injury and find help if you need it.
Organizations around the country will be hosting events with speakers and seminars designed to start a dialogue and provide helpful information. Understand that no one has to suffer alone and there is help.
- • Attend an event or organize an event near you.
- • Wear orange to show your support.
- • Help remove the stigma associated with this and other mental health concerns.
- • Open a dialogue by starting the conversation.
Use #SelfInjuryAwarenessDay to share your story on social media.
HISTORY
Since at least 1999, National Self-Injury Awareness Day has been promoted by several organizations to raise awareness about self-injury and how to better provide support.
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