Topic: Self-harm

Understand why people self-harm, the truth about common myths, and where to find help.

Alice tells her story, including her experiences of depression and the things that have made a difference.

The Calm Harm app suggests activities to help people cope with the idea to self-harm.

This Children’s Mental Health Week, Best For You has partnered with text support service Shout to explore the impact of the pandemic on children and young people.

People self-harm for lots of different reasons, but even though it can be a way of coping in the short-term, we know that it doesn’t help in the long-term. These suggestions came from young people, people with lived experience of self-harm, and those who support them. We hope you find them helpful.

Thinking about how to tell someone about self-harm can feel like a big step. You might be feeling scared, worried, or anxious – but telling an adult about what’s happening is the first step to getting the help you deserve. Hear from Mental Health Nurse Lucy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist Judi about how to tell…

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