Suicide is the 3rd largest leading cause of teen death in the United States, followed by accidental injury and homicide [5]. Individuals who injure themselves, without the intent of committing suicide are referred to as self-harm patients [3,1]. Self harm is typically defined as behavior where a person cuts self, engages in skin picking or [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The process of recovery from addiction naturally goes against our humanistic inclinations and desires. Learning to find freedom from the bondage of addiction is challenging for that particular reason – you are essentially undoing many of the things that come with [...]
Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The struggle with addiction and substance abuse is one that takes a person on an isolated journey of suffering and pain. Because addiction and substance abuse affects an individual in multiple ways, the way out of the vicious cycle can be [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.