It’s never easy to have a loved one who uses substances or lives with mental health challenges. Some days they may be fine and others they may bring harm to themselves or their family members. It can be tough to know what’s part of life’s...
Understanding Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Individuals who self-harm (engage in nonsuicidal self-injury) intentionally cut, burn, or otherwise hurt themselves. Typically, this represents an unhealthy means of coping with emotional pain. Common methods include: Cutting with a sharp object Pulling out hair Picking at wounds to prevent them from healing Burning the skin Hitting...
Mental health problems affect people from all walks of life. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately one in five U.S. adults experiences some form of mental illness every year. Teens are also likely to struggle with mental health issues, with more than...