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What is non-suicidal self-harm?

Beautiful Voyager

Non-suicidal self-harm means inflicting damage to your own body without the intention of suicide (and not consistent with cultural norms). The most common methods of non-suicidal self-harm are cutting (70%) or scratching, deliberately hitting the body on a hard surface, punching, hitting or slapping one’s self, and biting or burning.

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Nurse Depression and Anxiety: Stopping the Mental Health Crisis

Relias

According to a recent American Nurses Association survey , 30% of nurses — nearly one-third — said they are “not emotionally healthy” or “not at all emotionally healthy,” with an increasing number of nurses struggling with depression or anxiety. What causes nurse depression and anxiety? Nurses on a break talking and walking together.

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10 Tips to Help Your Child Navigate Bullying and Friendship Challenges

Prosper Health Collective

All bullying is hurtful and can cause long-lasting harm on a person’s emotional wellbeing, self-esteem and confidence. Manage your emotional reaction (anger, anxiety, sadness) so they feel safe to speak. Bullying can happen face to face and online (Cyberbullying). Not wanting to try new things.

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Clearing Emotional Clutter to Lower Stress and Live a Healthy Life

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

Dwelling on these thoughts may lead to increased stress and anxiety. We do not consider the thoughts harmful, although they increase stress. They also create “what if” scenarios that lead to anxiety and sometimes panic attacks. When a person lacks empathy, they have few meaningful connections.

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What is Self Compassion?

Prosper Health Collective

Compassion is the ability to show empathy , love, and concern to people who are in difficulty, and self-compassion is simply the ability to direct these same emotions within. Self-compassion involves acting the same way towards yourself when you are having a difficult time, fail, or notice something you don’t like about yourself.

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Anger Management Strategies for Children: How to Deescalate Your Angry Child

Psychological Health Care

Some children, particularly those who have anxiety, or who may have a developmental disability such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder, can experience more frequent and severe outbursts of anger. This empowers your child to develop self-regulation skills and problem-solving abilities over time.

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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

Both children who bully and targets of bullying are at a greater risk for mental and behavioral health issues, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement and dropping out of school. Words can hurt. What Defines a Bully? Are you concerned your child is being bullied or may be bullying others?

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