Video: Understanding Self-Harm
Self-harm is when you hurt yourself as a way of dealing with very difficult feelings, painful memories or overwhelming situations and experiences. It can…
Guide: Guide to self-harm in children
A road map to help you navigate supporting a child or a pupil who is self-harming. Use this to find our most useful content.
Podcast: Navigating Neurodivergence a lived experience story
Today I'm joined by a courageous young person who is sharing their lived experience of growing up with undiagnosed autism, ADHD and anxiety. In our conversation,…
Factsheet: Self-Harm: Facts, Signs and Support
Designed for adults supporting young people, this guide explains self-harm behaviours, risk factors, referral pathways, and everyday strategies to reduce…
Article: Self-harm in children: what you need to know
Self-harm in children can be frightening to discover and difficult to understand. Knowing what drives it — and what actually helps — makes it easier to…
Factsheet: My child is self harming - help for parents
Finding out your child is self-harming can feel overwhelming. It's important to know that with the right support, children can learn healthier ways to…
Video: Supporting a pupil who is self-harming
Dr Sian Williams, a practitioner specialising in trauma, provides practical guidance for recognising and responding to signs of distress in young peop…
Video: Emily's Journey from Self-Harm to recovery
Emily talks about her journey through self-harm to recovery and what she would say to her 13-year-old self.
Video: Self Harm in Children
This film sees Dr Sian Williams give parents and carers who discover that their child is self-harming advice and tips to help them feel empowered, and…
Article: How Loneliness and Secrecy Deepen Self‑Harm Struggles in Young People
Children experiencing loneliness or secrecy around their emotions may turn to harmful coping strategies. By creating openness and safety, adults can help…