Self-Injury Awareness Month 2022

 For many, self-injury is a touchy subject. People tend to judge others who self-harm, and many will distance themselves. However, this doesn't help at all! When somebody self-harms, they aren't doing it for attention. They are doing it because they have so much built-up pain and hurt that they have no other coping strategies or people to turn to - so, they take it out on themselves. A piece of advice: if you or someone you know someone self-harms, be gentle towards them. Know that self-injury is a VERY REAL addiction. Help them through it, be compassionate. And most importantly, let them know that you love them (and if you self-harm... don't forget to try and do the same!)

Be kind to people, you don't know what they're going through.

♡ Saige


Here's the link from the slides:

https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2018/12/how-to-help-someone-who-self-harms/








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