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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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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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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. By exposing your child to this early on, we can help end bullying in schools.

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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. Some examples of “covert bullying” include deliberately ignoring someone, leaving them out of activities, encouraging other peers to exclude them, spreading rumours, embarrassing them, and asking for money.

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How To Look After Your Mental Health During The Holidays

MQ Mental Health

In December 2021, depression and anxiety rose sharply , and life satisfaction dropped compared to November that year. Common Challenges Self-care deficit – well-informed self-care can make a positive difference to our mental health. Worry – rumination is a known factor in mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.

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

Psychological Health Care

Anger can be shown as a calculated response to unfair circumstances or as a sudden, impulsive reaction driven by the need for self-preservation or control. This empowers your child to develop self-regulation skills and problem-solving abilities over time.