Understanding Self-Harm: Is It a Big Deal? #shorts

Is self-harm a big deal? The answer is yes, it is a big deal. If you or someone you know is experiencing intense and painful emotions it is important to know that things can get better and that you can learn to cope in many healthy ways that don’t make things worse for you. The first step is to talk to a friend or adult whom you trust – it will help to know that you are not alone and that people accept and support you.

If you learn to depend on cutting or self-harm as a way to cope with your feelings, it can become a habit that’s really difficult to stop even if you want to. If you feel like you can’t bring up your difficulties to someone you know, a confidential conversation with a counselor will be a helpful place to start. Text START to 741-741 for a free, confidential chat with a counselor, or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 24/7 to talk to someone about what you’re going through.

In this video Stephanie Cherestal, PhD JED Expert, offers guidance to those at risk of self-harm. She states that engaging in self-harm can actually get in the way of learning healthier and more helpful ways of dealing with painful emotions. Self-harm can be treated, and a lot of the treatments involve teaching deliberate skills to manage intense emotions without engaging in self-harm. Learn more about self-harm https://jedfoundation.org/resource/understanding-self-injury/ and explore treatment options https://jedfoundation.org/resource/what-are-the-treatments-for-self-injury/ so you or a loved one can begin to heal and seek support.

The Jed Foundation (JED) is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation's teens and young adults. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, text or call 988. To get resources or get involved visit: https://www.jedfoundation.org/

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