feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do or say. “The first reaction doesn’t have to be the last,” Dr. Cirbus says. “It may take a few conversations to move through this.
It can be uncomfortable, but give the person some time to process it all and ask questions if they need to.” It may help to provide your partner with resources so they can learn more about self-harm on their own.
You can share this article with them (there are helpful tips for partners below) or point them to some other helpful mental health resources.
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