#270 | Why We Engage in Self-Harm

Send us Fan MailTigger Warning: Self-harm/SuicideWe all carry unseen battles, and sometimes, these struggles manifest in ways that are hard to understand, even for those experiencing them. Self-harm, a topic often shrouded in silence, is the focus of today's episode. Self-harm is a profound and often misunderstood struggle that affects individuals across various backgrounds, particularly adolescents and young adults.  The prevalence of self-harm among young people is alarmingly high, with statistics indicating that a significant portion of adolescents and young adults experience these behaviors. This revelation underscores the importance of discussing self-harm openly and without judgment to destigmatize the topic and provide the necessary support for those affected.Here’s the list of episodes related to today’s discussion, and we highly recommend listening to them as well:#248 | How to Break Toxic Patterns in Your Life - https://apple.co/3tLRlJs #210 | Are You Needy, Or Have You Just Been Neglected? - https://apple.co/46LYTd8 _______________________Connect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community:Website: https://www.evolveventurestech.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolveventures/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvolveVenturesTech (Public Page)Evolve Ventures Society (Private Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457130589193794Emilia’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithemilia/Emilia’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithemiliaBianca’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/Bianca’s Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithbianca?_t=8gq3wqu4fAx&_r=1Learn more about the On-Demand Therapy - #YouDoYou Program: https://evolveventurestech.com/therapy/Connect with Emilia & Bianca from Evolve Ventures for FREE: https://bit.ly/3THiEN4Show notes:(3:46) What is self-harm?(5:36) Other forms of self-harm(10:15) Control(11:37) Risk factors(15:52) Charlie highlights the invaluable role of the Evolve community support system in her journey toward self-discovery.(16:23) We don't notice it in other people(18:02) Harm reduction(20:33) It can be addictive(22:34) Increasing awareness(25:56) You are not alone(27:17) Talk about it(30:46) Outro***Leave them a 5-star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt as though the value was added to your life in your EVOLUTION.(Stay tuned for this coming Monday's episode!)