Self-Injury is also known as: Parasuicide, Deliberate Self Harm, Self-Abuse, Self-Mutilation, Self Inflicted Violence, Cutters Non Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) was coined in an effort to distinguish Suicidal Self-injury (e.g. self harm designed to end one's life) from Non suicidal Self-Injury (e.g. self-harm designed as a coping strategy). This term is consistently utilized by researchers and will most likely become the predominant term for this class of behaviors. The definition of NSSI is the deliberate harming of one's body, resulting in tissue damage, without the intent of suicide, and is not culturally sanctioned by the society in which one lives.
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the federal government's evidence-based nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity through improved nutrition and physical activity was released in January. Because more than one-third of children and more than two-thirds of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese, the Guidelines places stronger emphasis on reducing calorie consumption and increasing physical activity. Americans are encouraged to consume more healthy foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free and low-fat dairy products, and seafood, and to consume less sodium, saturated and trans fats, added sugars, and refined grains.
Center for Life Management provides behavioral and mental health services,
psychiatric treatment, acute care, emergency intervention, and family
support services. Call 603.434.1577 or visit website.
Parkland Medical Center A regional acute care hospital located in
Derry. Call 603.432.1500 or visit website.
Consult-a-Nurse 603.642.2362 Greater Derry Community Health Services CHS is an innovative partnership with a goal of
expanding and improving access to health care services for those who
don’t qualify for other public assistance programs. Call 603.425.2545 or visit website. NH Public Health Network Greater Derry PHN call 603.845.5539 or visit website.
NH DHHS Bureau of Behavioral Health Visit website.
NAMI NH National Alliance on Mental Illness is is dedicated to improving the quality of life of persons of all ages
with mental illness/SED (Serious Emotional Disorders) and their
families. Call 603.225.5359 or visit website.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group Weekly meeting at Hampstead Public Library - 4:00 PM on Fridays. Contact Dan Wells for more information. (603) 329-5276 or DWells5@comcast.net. Visit website.
Volunteer NH Search for volunteer opportunities in the state. www.volunteernh.org
NH Council of Churches The state's religious voice for peace, economic and social justice, and environmental stewardship. www.nhchurches.org Directory of Churches Search by town. website
Community Alliance for Teen Safety - 11 Peabody Road, Suite 1 - Derry, NH 03038 - (603) 434-5251
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