Self-harm support
Self-harm is when you set out to hurt yourself or damage your health deliberately. Sometimes this is done in secret.
If you ever feel like hurting yourself please remember… you are not alone!
Self-harm help
You are not alone. There are several people you can talk to:
- College teacher
- Mentor
- School nurse
- Family doctor
- Social worker
- A parent, relative or a friend can also support you to get the help you need
Causes and triggers
There are many reasons why people self-harm including:
- being bullied
- stress and worrying about school work
- peer and friendship difficulties
- a death in the family or a close friend
- current or past experience of abuse
- not getting on with parents
- feeling alone
Things to try
If you have worries that make you want to harm yourself, here are some things that might help you:
- talking to a friend or relative
- watching TV
- listening to music
- drawing or reading
- going for a walk
- twang an elastic band on your wrist instead of hurting yourself
- hold an ice cube in your hand
Support for everyone
Support is available for anyone who self-harms or thinks about self harm. There is also support for family and friends.
You are not alone
If you need additional support, you can access more information and useful free 24/7 listening services.
Providing free support for families
Being a new parent can be overwhelming, and we want to make sure that you have the resources and support you need.
Register with us
Fill out the form below for updates on our in person and virtual classes and other types of support relevant to you! Please download and read the Consent Form before applying.
Register with us
Fill out the form below for updates on our in person and virtual classes and other types of support relevant to you! Please download and read the Consent Form before applying.
