Tips for Parents: Self-harm in children
Duration: 0h 7m 20s
Published: July 2024
Warning: Please note – some images and content may be upsetting or disturbing. This film is not intended to be watched by children
It’s really upsetting to find out that your child is self-harming, and it can be hard to know what to do. In this film, Dr. Sian Williams shares some of the reasons children self-harm and what parents and carers can do to help.
Self-harm is often a response to overwhelming emotions, and Sian explains how we can support children to learn healthier strategies to deal with their feelings. Watch now to find out more about what you can do to support children who might be self-harming.
