Self-harm is a reality that impacts youth and families. It can be difficult trying to address this tough issue. Here are some resources that may be helpful.

Media Viewing:

Podcast: What is self-harm?

Willow Smith Reveals Previous Struggles with Self-Harm

 Fact Sheets:

 Mental Health Conditions Related Conditions – Self-Harm

Self-Harm Statistics and Facts

Getting a Handle on Self-Harm (New York Times, 2019)

Social Media and Suicide Prevention

Media/Photo Essay:

I Been Taking My Time (Logic Song on Suicide Prevention/Mental Health Support)

Immigrant Suicides

“I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This” (Baltimore City Immigrant Suicides, 4 in one month)  

Suicide Prevention Photo Essay Portraits from Survivors--Resilience

Crisis lines and location resources: 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 2018 PSA

Adolescent Self-Injury

Self-Harm Crisis Textline