HOME ABOUT HSM MSM STAFF PARENTS ELEMENT the student ministries of 1st umc edmond Chances are you may know someone who struggles with cutting, with self injury. IF YOU DO KNOW SOMEONE WHO STRUGGLES WITH THIS, PLEASE CHECK OUT THIS GROUP, “TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS.” AND PLEASE PASS THEM ON TO YOUR FRIEND. WE THINK LIFE IS WORTH LIVING, AND FOR THOSE WHO ARE WITHOUT HOPE, WE NEED TO FIND THEM AND BE THE BODY OF CHRIST TO THEM. IF YOU STRUGGLE WITH THIS AND WANT HELP, PLEASE CONTACT THOMAS OR ANY OF OUR ADULT STAFF AT THE CHURCH, AND WE WILL DO WHATEVER WE CAN TO HELP YOU. HELP IS HERE.
RESCUE IS POSSIBLE. ::SOME FACTS ABOUT SELF-INJURY & DEPRESSION:: According to the World Health Organization, depression is one of the leading causes of disability, with approximately 121 million people suffering with depression worldwide. Depression often co-occurs with anxiety disorders and substance abuse, with 30 percent of teens with depression also developing a substance abuse problem. (NIMH) 2/3 of those suffering from depression never seek treatment. Untreated depression is the number one cause of suicide, and suicide is the third leading cause of death among teenagers. (NIMH) Experts estimate that 4% of the population struggle with self-injury. It has the same occurrence between males and females, even though in popular culture it can appear to be more prevalent among girls. While self-injury may not be about attempting suicide, the damage done while harming oneself ALWAYS carries the risks of inflicting serious, and even lethal, harm to oneself regardless of whether suicide is intended or not. Also the continued cycle of addiction and self-harm, as in substance abuse and other eating disorders can have a destructive effect on one’s health both physically and mentally, and struggles worsen as time continues without treatment. CLICK HERE TO EMAIL THOMAS PRIVATELY ABOUT THIS, CLICK THE LOGO AT RIGHT TO VISIT TWLOHA.