To Write Love On Her Arms "is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide.  TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery."  The name seems to originate from the idea that rather than having young people cut themselves, they should be loving to themselves.  While they are not professionals, they are spreading a movement across the country that has gained some momentum.  One of the things that they do is sell bracelets, similar to the Livestrong bracelets, with the name of the organization.  Many of my young clients have been given these bracelets by friends and family, and say that when they see the bracelet, it prevents them from cutting, and causes them to be more loving to themselves.  I am not saying that this is the only solution; I do believe that therapy and sometimes medication can be imperative for a young person that is cutting.  However, the movement lets young people who struggle with their mental health know that they are not alone.  And for this, I give TWLOHA an enthusiastic two thumbs up. 

Be Well,
~Emily