Self-Injury and Recovery Resources

05/02/2024

🎉 Exciting news for Mental Health Month! 🎉

My e-Cornell collaborators and I are offering special discounts on our Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) courses to support mental health professionals in their crucial work.

📚 NSSI 101 Course (PTRCHE001) (8-10 hours of content)
🔑 Use code NSSIMHAM15 for a 15% discount
📅 Valid from May 1 - May 31, 2024

🌿 NSSI Brief Primer Course (PTRCHE004) (2 hours of content)
🔑 Use code NSSIMHAM10 for a 10% discount
📅 Valid from May 1 - May 31, 2024

These courses provide valuable insights and strategies for understanding and supporting individuals who engage in NSSI. By expanding our knowledge and skills, we can make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve. 🙏

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise and join the movement to promote mental health awareness. 💕

To access the discounts, simply enter the respective codes when registering for the courses. Feel free to share this with your colleagues who might benefit from these resources. 🤝

Together, let's work towards a future where everyone can access the support they need to thrive. 🌈

02/21/2024

I am delighted to be presenting for Self-Harm awareness month and hope you will consider joining us and passing this along.

01/22/2024

🌐💡 **Exciting News!** 💡🌐

I'm thrilled to share that I've been featured in a recent Mashable article discussing an incredibly important topic: **"How to Navigate the Waters When Your Kid Sees Something Inappropriate Online."** 🚀

In our digital age, it's inevitable that children might stumble upon content that isn't suitable for them. This article sheds light on practical steps parents and guardians can take to ensure our kids' online experiences are safe, positive, and enriching. 🛡️💻

I had the opportunity to contribute my thoughts and share some strategies that have worked for me and my family. It's a conversation that's more relevant now than ever, and I'm honored to add my voice to the dialogue. 🗣️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Whether you're a parent, educator, or anyone interested in digital safety and well-being, I believe you'll find valuable insights in this piece. Let's work together to create a safer digital environment for our children. Your thoughts and experiences are welcome, so please feel free to share them in the comments below! 🌟

Read the full article here: https://mashable.com/article/kid-saw-something-inappropriate-online-safety

Let's keep the conversation going. What strategies do you use to monitor and discuss online safety with your kids? Drop your tips and questions below! 👇💬

Try to stay open and nonjudgmental about what your child encountered.

07/25/2023

Hi all! I am delighted to share a new report by the Jed Foundation: Can the Metaverse Be Good For Youth Mental Health? In addition to summarizing knowns and unknowns, it is full of action-focused recommendations for policymakers, developers, caregivers, and other stakeholders.

Developed in partnership with Raising Good Gamers, the project was made possible with the support of the Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health.

Please read and share. Let's work together to to ensure Metaverse environments prioritize the mental health and safety of youth!

The Jed Foundation has assembled an interdisciplinary Advisory Board of experts and a diverse cross-section of young people to create a report that provides actionable guidance for stakeholders in fostering a metaverse ecosystem that centers the rights and well-being of youth.

05/05/2023

Proud to have continued a partnership with to offer courses in non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), to offer online training courses for parents, clinicians, and anyone who wants to better understand self-injury. Learn more and enroll:

We are pleased to announce a unique set of evidence-informed and web-based education and training courses for individuals interested in understanding non-suicidal self-injury (also sometimes referred to as “cutting”) in youth. These courses were created to support professionals who work directly...

11/05/2021

How do we talk to our kids about mental health?

Listen to Claire Bidwell on her Lemonada Media a podcast called New Day. She and Lily Silver Cornell discuss mental health and self care – for parents and for kids, in your 20s and beyond. Listen: http://newday.lemonadamedia.com/newday?sid=guest

10/29/2021

How do we stop beating ourselves up?

Listen to Claire Bidwell on her Lemonada Media a podcast called New Day. She and Dr. Alauna Curry had a candid conversation about understanding our traumas, and using our brains to learn practical skills that will help us heal them. Listen: http://newday.lemonadamedia.com/newday?sid=guest

09/29/2021

Check out this episode of The Elements of Being podcast, where out director Janis Whitlock examines emotional regulation and self-injury in adolescence. She and host Michael Moody discuss the need to understand our emotional selves and to examine our emotional regulation strategies and dissect the connection between emotional regulation and mental health challenges.

In today's podcast episode, I examine emotional regulation and self-injury in adolescence with research scientist, Dr. Janis Whitlock. She has worked in the area of adolescent and young adult mental health, resilience, and wellbeing for over 30 years. She is dedicated to bridging science, practice,

08/27/2021

TUNE IN! On Tuesday, August 31st at 9am EST, our director Dr. Janis Whitlock will be talking on NBC's Today Show about students' body image anxiety as they return to the physical classroom.

Be sure to watch or record if you're able!

06/23/2021

Over the past year and a half, the COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented changes in the lives of 1.6 billion children and adolescents. Parents, educators, and other professionals working with children and teens between ages 5 and 16 will need to provide extra support to protect their mental and socio-emotional well-being.

That’s why we're so excited to tell you about the Strengthening Families: Nurturing Children’s Well-Being Parenting Summit!

The goal for this summit is to give parents the latest evidence-based tools and strategies to support their children and teens overcome the challenges of the pandemic. This summit is unique in that each day’s interviews are available for free for 24hrs. You can conveniently watch it anywhere on any device.

You’ll hear about everything from positive parenting tools, parenting neuro-diverse children, anxiety, tech addiction, mindfulness, and more.

Check out all the details, here!: https://www.strengtheningfamiliessummit.com/a/2147489502/vmhrmzeo

06/01/2021

Opportunity to participate in research on NSSI:
You are invited to participate in a Northwestern-sponsored online research project focused on designing technologies to support young adults who engage in nonsuicidal self-injury.

Who may qualify?:
Young adults (18-24 years old) who (a) engage in nonsuicidal self-injury (e.g., cutting, burning), (b) are not currently engaged in mental health treatment/therapy, and (c) use a smartphone may be eligible to join the study.

What does study participation involve?:
If you choose to participate, you will complete a short survey and a 60-minute remote interview. You will be compensated with $25.00 for your time.

If you’re interested, or know someone who may be, please find more information and a fill out a brief screener here: https://cbitshealth.northwestern.edu/tdoyas/

05/11/2021

May is Mental Health Awareness month. If you're looking for resources for you or a friend, check out the newly launched Mental Health is Health website at https://www.mentalhealthishealth.us/.

You can find tips, advice, and information for different difficult feelings and mental health struggles for yourself or for your friends. Let us know what you think!

We all get mad and annoyed sometimes. It’s natural. But when those emotions happen way too often, they can be distracting, stressful, and we need to manage them before things get worse.