Self Harm
If you are working with a child or young person and are concerned that they are self-harming, we would urge you to first download or get hold of a copy of the Right Here mini-guide Talking About Self Harm. This guide was written by young volunteers following months of research with young people and the professionals who work with them, and is designed to support anyone affected by self-harm. It also includes several local support services where you will be able to signpost the young person to.
If you feel you don’t have a deep enough understanding of the issue, please read these two recent local reports:
- Right Here report: Young People and Self Harm: Perceptions and Understanding;
- Self Harm Needs Assessment report.
There is a lot of support and information online. These are some sites we recommend you familiarise yourself with, when working with young people who are self-harming:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists factsheet;
- The Site: www.thesite.org/mental-health/self-harm;
- National Self Harm Network: www.nshn.co.uk;
- Self Injury Support: www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk;
- Public Health England’s Handbook on Children & Young People who Self Harm.
Other national providers that provide training and resources for schools can be viewed here: Resources to Help Schools Promote Emotional Wellbeing
If you are concerned about a child in Brighton & Hove contact the Front Door for Families on 01273 290400 or email FrontDoorForFamilies@brighton-hove.gcsx.gov.uk or use the Online Referral Form