All about Mental Health
SELF-HARM
Self-harm is when someone chooses to inflict pain on themselves in some way. It is a sign of distress and can take many forms. Often self-harm is someone's way of coping with feelings,and is a sign that something is wrong. Self-harm can be dangerous, and it is a sign that there is an underlying problem, therefore you should get help. Below are some organisations that give more information on ways to address self-harm as well as some key services that can help in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough. There is also more information on services available on the following pages: Local Support and National Support
It can be hard to know what to do if someone tells you they are self-harming, but there are things you can do to help people get the support they need:
Young Mind's 5 tips for when a friend tells you they are self-harming:
- Don't panic
- Offer to listen
- Help them to find support (Cambridgeshire and Peterborough support):HERE!
- Be there for them in the long haul
- Look after yourself
For more information on any of these tips visit: https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/five-things-you-can-do-if-someone-tells-you-they-are-self-harming/
These are also some leaflets that you may find helpful:
Centre 33 leaflet: For parents and carers: For professionals:
#NoHarmDone
Young Minds & The Charlie Waller Memorial Trust have produced a range of resources and films for young people, parents and professionals.
About Calm Harm
The urge to self-harm is like a wave.
It feels the most powerful when you start wanting to do it.
Learn to ride the wave with the free Calm Harm app using these activities:
Comfort, Distract, Express Yourself, Release, Random and Breathe
Read stories, ask questions get answers and information on self-harm.
Life Signs provides lots of helpful advice and information about self-harm which is shaped by those that use the site.
The National Self Harm Network has a supportive forum for those that are experiencing self-harm.
Harmless is shaped by the people that use the website, and provides a range of services about self-harm including support, information, training and consultancy to people who self-harm, their
friends and families and professionals.
Recover Your Life offers an open and non-judgemental support community for those who self-harm or are struggling with other mental health problems.
Distraction Techniques
The Teen Help Forum has a list of distraction suggestions which you do not need to sign in to access.
