When life gets overwhelming, most of us have healthy outlets for releasing stress; we may pray, listen to music, go for a run. However, some may choose to self-harm — intentionally causing injury to oneself — as a way of attempting to cope. Self-inflicted methods of harm — such as cutting, head banging, hitting, or burning — are usually not a suicide attempt, but the addictive nature of the disorder can be life threatening. Dr. Joannie DeBrito, a licensed counselor from Focus on the Family, joined us to explain how the signs of self harm are not obvious to friends and family of a loved one who is self-harming. 

For more information on self-harm and other mental health issues: 

https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/ 

Interested in a counseling consultation and referral? Call (855) 771-HELP 

When life gets overwhelming, most of us have healthy outlets for releasing stress; we may pray, listen to music, go for a run. However, some may choose to self-harm &mdash; intentionally causing injury to oneself &mdash; as a way of attempting to cope. Self-inflicted methods of harm &mdash; such as cutting, head banging, hitting, or burning &mdash; are usually not a suicide attempt, but the addictive nature of the disorder can be life threatening. Dr. Joannie DeBrito, a licensed counselor from <a href="/link/9e28a2b0aa554cd7a28494664347add5.aspx">Focus on the Family</a>, joined us to explain how the signs of self harm are not obvious to friends and family of a loved one who is self-harming.&nbsp;
For more information on self-harm and other mental health issues:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/</a>&nbsp;
Interested in a counseling consultation and referral? Call (855) 771-HELP&nbsp;

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