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March is a month of awareness of self -mutilation, and this spring season in Wisconsin Health Services Department (DHS) He wants parents, guardians and those who work with young people, knew that self -harm among people aged 10–19 usually increases after returning from a break from school and in the last weeks of the school year. Data on self -harm visits to teenagers in Wisconsin (ED) emergency departments showed an increase of almost 10% in May 2023 compared to the previous month and 24% increase in teenagers’ visits in April 2024 compared to the month earlier.

Self -color refers to deliberate actions taken to hurt yourself. This can be done as a strategy of coping in response to stress, anxiety or other emotional and/or mental problems. While someone who self -cares may have an intention to die through suicide, self -harm may expose a person to a greater risk of repeated self -harm, suicide attempt or death by suicide.

“Return from the break and sprint to the end of the school year can bring uncertainty and stress to young people, and nationwide data still indicate the tendency that too many young people are addressing self-mutilation,” said the State Health Officer Paula Tran. “We must do everything in our power to make all Wisconsin young people surrounded by a safe, stable and caring environment. At DHS, we use data to inform our work to increase support for the mental and emotional health of young people. This includes helping communities in preventing self -mutilation. We must make sure that carers, teachers and loved ones understand how to support young people at risk of self -mutilation and that all Wisconsin youth is equipped with healthy coping skills that help them manage stress and improve their mental health. “

In 2024, over 900,000 USD financing from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention enabled the Wisconsin Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program in DHS to support the introduction of new initiatives in the entire state, granting funds for training healthcare personnel in helping patients before and crisis). In addition, DHS financed six social organizations to implement programming, which focuses on reducing risk factors of self -mutilation and suicide, and increasing positive, protective factors for young people. These programs add to work under Plan state plan to prevent suicides.

In addition to efforts in the field of the DHS community, he encourages parents, carers and social service providers to support young people, recognizing signs that can lead to self -mutilation and encouraging to open, honest and judgments of talks about mental health. Signs that a young man can be self -mutilation includes:

• Increased secret.
• Emotional withdrawal or changes in mood and behavior.
• Short time with peers or family members.
• Unexplained cuts, burns or bruises, usually on the shoulders, legs and stomach.
• Finding a razor, sharp knives or other items that can be used for self -control.
• Cover your arms and legs, even if it is uncomfortable.

Parents, guardians, guardians and others who want to help a young person who is self -harm should take the following actions:

• Learn more about Self -common And find self -harm resources to support you and your child.
• Take care of the problem. Do not ignore the problem or treat it like a passing fashion.
• Listen without judgment and without trying to solve the problem or put things in a more positive light. Instead, they should focus on confirmation of what they hear, as young people say.
• Recognize when professional help is needed. Find information about the signs of the mental health crisis, including when to look for immediate help in Crisis services: Crisis identification.

GOV in its state condition. Tony Evers He announced 2025 as a child’s year, based on the involvement of administration on doing what is best for children, for example, strengthening the mental health of young people. As part of these efforts, Governor Evers announced that his executive budget in 2025-27 invests and supports Wisconsin children in both class and outside, including almost $ 300 million for the provision of comprehensive mental health services in schools throughout the state. This includes support for programs to prevent Peer-to-Peer suicides and extended mental health training.

DHS has Self -common Resources for carers, including tips on talking to a young person who can fight, and tools about healthy coping skills that help children support immunity and well -being.

If you experience anxiety or worry about a family member or a friend who may need support, call or write to SMS -A 988 Lifeline suicide and crisis For free, 24/7 support from the trained advisor.

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