Self-Injury in the Digital Age: Understanding the Internet’s Role
March 1 marked Self-Injury Awareness Day, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, reducing stigma, and encouraging informed, compassionate conversations about self-injury. One area that continues to spark debate is the role of the internet. Has online access worsened self-injury by normalizing or encouraging it? Or has it created pathways to education, connection, and recovery? The […]
Understanding Autism’s Impact on Family Life
April is National Autism Awareness Month, with April 2 designated as World Autism Awareness Day. These observances aim to foster understanding and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental condition that affects communication, behavior, and social interaction. While ASD is widely recognized, with approximately 1 in 59 children in the U.S. diagnosed, its impact […]
How to Help Someone Struggling with Self-Harm
Compassion in Action: March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, with March 1st recognized as Self-Injury Awareness Day—a time to bring attention to a serious yet often misunderstood issue. Self-harm, the intentional act of causing physical injury to oneself, is a behavior that can have profound emotional and physical consequences. It can take many forms, including cutting, […]