Improving the lives of people who self-harm
This leaflet is for anyone who wants to understand self-harm. It will be useful if you are harming yourself, or feel that you might do so. We hope it will also be helpful for your friends and family.
Contents
Part A: Information for the person who self-harms. This includes:
- What self-harm is;
- Why someone might do it;
- What you can do to help yourself;
- What help is available.
Part B: Information for families, carers and/or friends. This includes:
- what friends and family can do to help.
Part C: Getting help in a crisis.
On pages 11-12 there is important guidance on what to do in a crisis
situation, along with a list of services, help
