Treatment for self harm
Most teenagers who self-harm are able to give up this behaviour as they learn to manage feelings in healthier ways. Your GP can refer you to a specialist to help,…
Most teenagers who self-harm are able to give up this behaviour as they learn to manage feelings in healthier ways. Your GP can refer you to a specialist to help,…
Self-harm is when somebody intentionally damages or injures their body. It is a way of expressing deep emotional feelings such as low self-esteem, or a way of coping with traumatic…
For more information and support about self-harm, useful resources include SelfHarm.co.uk, Harmless (www.harmless.org.uk) and National Self Harm Network (www.nshn.co.uk).
Some may benefit from professional help for self-harm: this can be accessed through your GP, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service provision can be accessed through a referral by…
An important step forward is making the decision to learn to live without self-harm, and being prepared to face underlying issues that may have caused the behaviour in the first…
Some will be able to work through their self-harm issues by talking with friends and/or family. They may find it hard to understand; ask for help dealing with your emotions.…
It is possible for all to learn to live without needing to self-harm. With the right support, understanding and motivation to get better, it is possible for everyone to recover.…
Self-harming is usually an outward demonstration of an inner turmoil, trauma or crisis - a method of coping with difficult emotions. Source: What is self-harm? @ SelfHarm.co.uk Further help Harmless…