How Do I Tell Someone About My Self-Harm?
Download PDF Resource This resource can help if you’re thinking about telling someone about your self-harm. Telling someone about self-harm can feel difficult and is a brave
Resources For People Who Self-Harm
Self-Harm Information and Guides
Useful Self-Harm Resources
We understand that talking about self-harm can feel overwhelming, confusing and isolating. Wait times to referral services often take time. Here are some helpful resources for managing self-harm, designed for you and created by people who’ve been there. We’re always working on adding new resources that are trauma-informed and shaped by people with lived experience. If there’s something you’d like to see here which isn’t already, drop us an email at [email protected].
If you’d like to talk to someone about self-harm, you can talk to one of our trained volunteers via our Listening Support services. If you need more urgent, emergency support, visit our page for What to do in a Crisis. To hear about others lived experiences of self-harm, you can read our News and Stories.
Talking About Self-Harm – Video from Mind
What is self-harm? – Talking about mental health In this video from Mind, four individuals – Zainab, Lechelle, Debbie and Ben – openly share their
I want to stop hurting myself
Download PDF Resource A helpful guide to reducing and stopping self-harm. This resource can help you if you’re trying to stop self-harming. If you want to
Why do people self-harm?
Download PDF Resource A helpful guide to understanding some of the reasons for self-harm. There are many reasons someone might self-harm. Those reasons can change
What is self-harm?
Download PDF Resource A guide to understanding self-harm, for you or someone you care about. Please be aware this resource mentions ways people harm themselves. What
An Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation
Download PDF Resource What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of staying aware of the present moment and noticing thoughts and feelings as they come
First Aid for Self-Harm
Download PDF Resource This information is not meant to replace seeking medical advice or treatment. THERE IS NO SAFE LIMIT OR FIRST AID APPROACH FOR
Distractions and Alternatives to Self-Harm
Download PDF Resource A Starting Point: Understanding Your Self-Harm For many people, better understanding the role self-harm plays in their lives can be a good
Surfing The Urge to Self-Harm
Download PDF Resource If you’re trying to resist self-harming, one powerful strategy can be to Surf the Urge: delay hurting yourself for short intervals of