Self-harm is when a person intentionally causes harm to themselves as a way of dealing with difficult feelings, traumatic experiences or memories, neglect, or situations that they find overwhelming.
National and local support services
- Self-harm and suicidal thoughts (East London NHS Foundation Trust)
- Self-harm: getting help (NHS)
- What is self-harm? (Mind)
- Preventing child self-harm and keep them safe (NSPCC)
- Self-harm and mental health: guide for parents (YoungMinds)
- Alumina: free online self-harm support for 11-19-year-olds (Youthscape)
- Self-harm support (Childline)