# Self-Injury Awareness Month

By Education Technology · Published 2024-03-12 · Updated 2026-05-19 · Education Technology on MarketScale
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> Understanding self-injury's warning signs helps school leaders provide earlier support to struggling students

## Key points

- 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 About the Guest 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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