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All Self harm articles
How to care for self harm wounds
If you have self harm wounds, it's important to look after them to avoid infection
How to tell someone you self harm
Making the decision to tell someone is a positive step and is something you will want to do when the time is right for you
How to help someone in a self harm emergency
In a self harm emergency getting professional help is the best thing you can do
What to do if you are considering self harm
There are other, healthy ways to deal with difficult emotions without self harming
How to get support for self harm
Learn more about who you can turn to for support if you self harm
What to say to someone who self harms
Listening to someone when they open up about self harm can be a big help
Living with your self harm scars
Although you may not love your scars, accepting and even embracing them is possible
How to help a family member who is self harming
It can be worrying knowing a family member is harming themselves, especially when it’s a sibling or parent
Why do people self harm?
Understanding why people self harm can help you to support someone who is self harming
Practical help for self harm
If you are using self harm as a way to cope with difficult emotions, there are places you can turn to for help
How to deal with urges to self harm
There are things you can do to manage your urges to self harm
What happens when you attend A&E for self harm
If you have an injury that requires immediate medical assistance, you should go to A&E
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