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High Contrast Text SizeIf you have self harm wounds, it's important to look after them to avoid infection
Anna talks about why stigma is so harmful and ways she found to support a friend who was self harming
Grainne shares her experience with self harm and talks about some ways her friends helped her
There are other, healthy ways to deal with difficult emotions without self harming
Understanding why people self harm can help you to support someone who is self harming
It can be worrying knowing a family member is harming themselves, especially when it’s a sibling or parent
If you are using self harm as a way to cope with difficult emotions, there are places you can turn to for help
Jodie's volunteering experience made a big difference to her life
Check out our new campaign on understanding and managing self harm, and how and where to get help
If you have an injury that requires immediate medical assistance, you should go to A&E