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Self-Injury Awareness Month

This episode of the School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies, focuses on Self-Injury Awareness Month. Host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Bree Borgsteadt, LCSW-S, Director of Outpatient Services at Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute, about recognizing warning signs of self-injury and implementing effective school-based support strategies. The conversation addresses how school leaders can reduce stigma and respond appropriately to students who engage in non-suicidal self-injury.

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Key takeaways

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Recognizing warning signs of self-injury enables school staff to intervene earlier and connect students with appropriate support.

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Non-suicidal self-injury (such as cutting) is often used as a coping mechanism and should be addressed with evidence-based school protocols.

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Reducing mental health stigma and providing parental guidance are critical components of an effective school response to self-injury.

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School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies.

In today's episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso sat down with Bree Borgsteadt, LCSW-S, Director of Outpatient Services at Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute. During the conversation, they discussed Self-Injury Awareness Month and the importance of understanding, identifying, and addressing self-injury among students.

KEY POINTS:

  • The concept of self-injury, differentiating it from suicidal behaviors
  • Misconceptions and stigmas surrounding self-injury
  • How educators and school staff can support students dealing with self-injury
About the Guest

Bree Borgsteadt, LCSW-S, Director of Outpatient Services at Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute, specializes in intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization services for adolescents and adults. Her work includes developing non-suicidal self-injury protocols for a large school district, showcasing her commitment to supporting individuals through difficulties toward recovery.

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Bree Borgsteadt, LCSW-S, serves as Director of Outpatient Services at Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute. She specializes in non-suicidal self-injury protocols, coping mechanisms, and mental health support for adolescents. She joined the School Safety Today podcast to discuss self-injury awareness and how schools can better support struggling students.

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