Student Well-Being and Self-Harm
In times of significant distress, individuals may engage in behaviors that cause harm to themselves. These behaviors may include disordered eating or other unhealthy lifestyle patterns that pose health risks, recurring statements about or preoccupation with death or suicide, self-injury, or suicide attempts.
LBC recognizes that when a student begins to view self-harm as a way of coping with life’s difficulties, compassionate support and wise guidance are essential. The College is committed to coming alongside students in these moments with care, clarity, and appropriate intervention.
To that end, LBC has established a response plan to provide guidance and support when concerns about self-harm arise. Depending on the nature and severity of the situation, the College may respond in a variety of ways, including accountability measures, counseling support, psychological assessment, referral for treatment, or adjustments to a student’s residential living arrangements.
Open and timely communication with the student will be prioritized, and students will be encouraged toward healthy, life-giving and God-honoring responses. In situations where a student’s life is believed to be in imminent danger, the College may take necessary action to ensure safety, even if the student is unable or unwilling to participate in decision-making at that time.