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Don’t be afraid to seek aid

By Jeanette Fritz | January 15, 2014

Life can get extremely difficult, and we sometimes feel like it is too much to handle.That was the case with someone who I love more than anything and who helped me with my own depression. He struggled for so long, and I always begged him to get help,...

Self-Injury Awareness Day is a symbol of hope

Self-Injury Awareness Day is a symbol of hope

By Holly New | February 24, 2013

An orange ribbon: a symbol of hope for a misunderstood problem. March 1 is National Self-Injury Awareness Day, a day meant for learning about self-injury and providing resources to those who need help. It’s important for people to know what self-injury...