Self-harm is a serious behavior, and it’s often a sign that someone is struggling with depression or another mental health condition. Taking many forms, self-harm often develops as a way to cope with other mental health symptoms. Teens can develop self-harming...
Like other compulsive behaviors, self-harm can make you feel addicted. You may feel like you need to self-harm to cope with the world and your internal state. While self-harm or self-injury is not defined as an addiction, it can have similar effects. People struggling...
Suicide is a leading cause of death among college students, with approximately 1,000 suicides occurring on campuses each year. About 10% of students consider killing themselves and 1.5% engage in suicidal behavior. These statistics prove how important it is to address...
Are you experiencing self-harming thoughts or behaviors? If so, it might be time to seek treatment. Self-harm can be dangerous, hurting your physical and mental condition. Though people who engage in self-harm often use it as a coping mechanism, it can actually make...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be challenging for anyone to deal with. As a teen, grappling with the symptoms of this mental health disorder can be especially difficult. PTSD typically arises after significant mental and emotional trauma. For some, PTSD is...
Depression isn’t always obvious, and it doesn’t look the same for every person who is diagnosed with it. It can be tempting to shrug off mental health struggles. But it’s important to practice some self-reflection and take note of your emotions, thoughts and behaviors...
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