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March is Self-Injury Awareness Month
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Behavioral Health
Effective date
Mar 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBS Rhode Island has issued an informational update about March being Self-Injury Awareness Month, providing clinical guidance for healthcare staff on supporting patients who engage in non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). This is educational content rather than a billing or coverage policy change.
Action Required
No billing changes required. Clinical staff should review the educational materials about supporting patients with self-injury behaviors and consider implementing the suggested patient interaction guidelines during encounters.