Self-harm
Self-harm is when you deliberately hurt yourself physically. It's often a way of trying to cope with intense feelings and emotions. Self-harm can be really dangerous, and has long-term effects on your physical and mental health. If you're struggling with self-harm, it's important that you get help and learn various ways of dealing with tough times.
Ask a therapist: Understanding self-harm
Clinical psychologist Nasalifya Namwinga breaks down what self-harm is, explains why it happens, and offers practical advice for managing urges and seeking support.
Self-help for self-harm
In addition to other forms of support, self-help strategies can be useful in managing urges to self-harm.
Help services for self-harm
If you or a friend are self-harming, it’s important that you talk to someone about what you’re going through.
My Green Box: a way to manage urges to self-harm
This young girl shares her experience of using a distraction box to help her get through difficult times.
How to help a friend who self-harms
It’s not always easy to tell if someone is self-harming, but if you’re worried about a friend, it’s important to know what signs to look for.
How to tell someone about your self-harm
It takes courage to open up about self-harm. Learn how to tell a safe person, what to say, and how to get the emotional and practical support you need.