Blog | Tag: Crisis

May is the month of Mental Health Awareness, a time to advocate for mental health wellness, community services, and equitable access to care for those with mental illness. This May is especially important due to the significant upcoming changes on the mental health horizon with the coming of the national 988 Suicide Hotline and crisis response system.  

It’s March 1st, which means it’s Self-Injury Awareness Day. This is a globally recognized event intended to draw attention to self-harm and the resources available to help those who may need them. The prevalence of self-injury has increased over recent years, and studies show that about 17% of all people self-harm during their lifetime. Self-injury, which can also be known as self-harm or self-abuse occurs when a person harms themselves in a way that is intentional and repeated. With the spread of COVID-19, folks have faced unprecedented mental health challenges that may contribute to even higher self-injury rates. So with this, let’s take today and the month of March to look at how we can help ourselves and help others in the community who may struggle with self-injury.