Suicide 10: Why Do People Cut Themselves?

This week, Stephanie and Jackie are switching roles to answer a simple question: Was I a suicidal teen girl? We start in a closet, revisit a high school therapist, talk to a self-injury expert and watch a tortured student film festival entry. And crying. There’s lots of crying.

This episode features: Dr. Robin Hornstein & Dr. Janis Whitlock

Resources from the episode:

• Cornell Self-Injury & Recovery resources
• Healing Self Injury: A Compassionate Guide for Parents and Other Loved Ones, by Elizabeth E. Lloyd-Richardson & Dr. Janis Whitlock
• Hornstein, Platt & Associates Counseling & Wellness Centers in Philadelphia
• Manage Self Harm with the Calm Harm App
• Self-Injury Outreach & Support resources
• Self Harm Crisis Text Line resources
• Text “TWLOHA” to 741-741 if you or someone you know is struggling with self-harm.

If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or feeling hopeless, it’s important to talk to someone about it now. Contact one of the resources below for a free, confidential conversation with a trained counselor anytime.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text line: Text “Connect” to 741-741

The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386

Season 2 of Last Day is created in partnership with The Jed Foundation. The Jed Foundation (JED) empowers teens and young adults with the skills and support to grow into healthy, thriving adults. You can find tips, tools and resources for taking care of your emotional health available at: www.jedcares.org/lastday

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