Showing all articles tagged self harm
How to care for self harm wounds
If you have self harm wounds, it's important to look after them to avoid infection
Why it's important to reduce the stigma around self harm
Anna talks about why stigma is so harmful and ways she found to support a friend who was self harming
How my friends helped me when I was self harming
Grainne shares her experience with self harm and talks about some ways her friends helped her
What to do if you are considering self harm
There are other, healthy ways to deal with difficult emotions without self harming
Why do people self harm?
Understanding why people self harm can help you to support someone who is self harming
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
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
Six months of volunteering
Jodie's volunteering experience made a big difference to her life
Know Self Harm
Check out our new campaign on understanding and managing self harm, and how and where to get help
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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