What We Need To Know About Non-Suicidal Self-Injury.

“I go to the boxing gym to release steam when I’m mad or angry”

“Nothing clears my mind like a nice long run when I find myself frustrated”

“Mediation is the only way I can manage my anxiety”

“I carry a small razor in my purse and cut myself to cope with stress”

One of these coping strategies is different from the others…

Non-Suicidal Self-Injury

As shocking as that last statement may sound, the act of hurting oneself to cope with stress, anxiety or frustration actually has a name, non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and it affects 17% of adolescents, 15% of college students, and about 5% of adults.

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