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Self-Injury Awareness Month
Understanding self-injury's warning signs helps school leaders provide earlier support to struggling students
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Key takeaways
Recognizing warning signs of self-injury enables school staff to intervene earlier and connect students with appropriate support.
Non-suicidal self-injury (such as cutting) is often used as a coping mechanism and should be addressed with evidence-based school protocols.
Reducing mental health stigma and providing parental guidance are critical components of an effective school response to self-injury.
School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies.
In today's episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso sat down with Bree Borgsteadt, LCSW-S, Director of Outpatient Services at Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute. During the conversation, they discussed Self-Injury Awareness Month and the importance of understanding, identifying, and addressing self-injury among students.
KEY POINTS:
- The concept of self-injury, differentiating it from suicidal behaviors
- Misconceptions and stigmas surrounding self-injury
- How educators and school staff can support students dealing with self-injury
Bree Borgsteadt, LCSW-S, Director of Outpatient Services at Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute, specializes in intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization services for adolescents and adults. Her work includes developing non-suicidal self-injury protocols for a large school district, showcasing her commitment to supporting individuals through difficulties toward recovery.
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