Support and Educational Resources

It can be extremely overwhelming and frightening to receive a diagnosis of a mood disorder, personality disorder, depression, or anxiety. It can be terrifying to learn your teen or loved one self-injures or has suicidal thoughts. Being able to learn more about the illness and treatments can be the first step in finding the proper treatment, the right therapist, and supporting the person in getting better.

Click below for comprehensive packet for parents wanting to know more about self-harm/self-injury and how to best address and support your teen.

Cornell University Research Program on Self-Injury and Recovery: Information for Parents handout