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Self-Injury Awareness

Self-injury awareness is understanding and recognizing the behaviors and underlying causes associated with self-harm. Self-harm is where individuals intentionally hurt themselves to cope with emotional pain or distress. Did you know, the average age for the first incident of self-harm is 13 (Important facts, 2024)? This awareness aims to reduce stigma, encourage empathy, and promote effective support systems for those affected. This month, we stand together to raise awareness, break the silence, and provide support for those affected by self-injury 💜. Self-injury is a deep personal experience, and for many, it's a way of coping with overwhelming emotions. If you or someone you know is struggling, remember you are not alone! There is hope, help, and a path to healing.

How can you help? Education and Openness

It is important to educate yourself and others on the topic to reduce the stigma around self-injury. Familiarize yourself with resources to help you recognize when you or someone you know is struggling.

Resources

For immediate help, here is one crisis hotline/chat available at crisistextline.org
According to crisis text line, this is 24/7 free, confidential support.

• United States of America: Text HOME to 741741

• United Kingdom: Text SHOUT to 85258

• Canada: Text CONNECT to 686868

• Ireland: Text HOME to 50808

If you are considering self-injury, please get help now - click here for assistance

This Month's Writing Prompt

Try to remember a time you felt the urge to hurt yourself. What emotions or situations led up to that moment? How did you cope with those feelings? Write about your experience.  

Upcoming Events

2025 Gather & Grow Event

📅 Date: April 12, 2025
🕒 Time: 11am to 3pm
📍 Location: Hope Community Church - 2080 E Williams St, Apex NC 27539

For this event, we will be a vendor on-site to provide information about the non-profit.

2025 Acumen Mindset - Journey Through Self-Care

📅 Date: April 26, 2025
🕒 Time: 2pm to 4pm
📍 Location: 3453 Airport Blvd, Suite C Wilson, North Carolina 27896

To learn more and purchase tickets, click here. Tickets are $10.

Stay informed and inspired! Click here to explore our upcoming events and discover opportunities to engage, learn, and elevate your confidence.

Reference

Important facts and statistics about self-harm: Prevalence, risk factors, & more. The Recovery Village Drug and Alcohol Rehab. (2024, August 30). https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/self-harm/self-harm-statistics/?utm_source=chatgpt.com