Self-harm
Self-harm is a prevalent but still often-misunderstood issue in which many young people are impacted by, as they struggle to process difficult emotions. This section will help you to understand more about self-harm and give you the tools to help or signpost for support.
What You Need To Know
What is Alumina?
Alumina is Youthscape's free, online, self-harm support for young people aged 11-19 years old.
What You Need To Know- Self-harm
Here’s a downloadable run through of all things you may need to know when working with a young person struggling with self-harm
Self-harm Statistics
Self-harm statistics are hard to measure but here's what we do know this self-harm awareness day
Self-harm And Eating Disorders
It's not uncommon to struggle with both an eating disorder and self-harm, and we explore some of things they have in common.
Autism And Self-harm
We think about why there are such high rates of self-harm among young people with an autism spectrum diagnosis.
Poisoning And Self-harm
Poisoning is a common form of self-harm, and we explore what leads people to do it, the risks involved, and what to do if it happens.
Boys and self-harm
Self-harm may be more associated with girls but it’s an issue for guys too. Find out more here.
Living with Self-harm Scars
What can we do about the scars that self-harm leaves behind? Here's a few ideas
Looking after yourself (self-harm recovery advice)
Self-harm recovery isn’t always straightforward and it's important to make sure young people can look after themselves
Videos
Supporting Young People Who Harm
1 hour session for those supporting young people who self-harm offering tips around how to respond and offer help.
Summer With Self-harm Scars
45 min session for young people talking about the practical and emotional challenges of living with scars when summer hits.
Scars and Healing
Headstrong video. Lois gives us some practical advice around how to not just look after scars and see them as part of your life's story but also how to disguise them if you need to.
3 Things you can do if you're struggling with self-harm (part 1)
Headstrong video. A range of practical things you can try, alongside helping you understand why you feel the way you do
3 Things you can do if you're struggling with self-harm (part 2)
Headstrong video. A range of practical things you can try, alongside helping you understand why you feel the way you do
3 Things you can do if you're struggling with self-harm (part 3)
Headstrong video. A range of practical things you can try, alongside helping you understand why you feel the way you do
No Entry selected
Resources
Alumina Workbook
£12.99
More Info
SelfharmUK Downloadable Posters
Free
Shuffle: Mindset (Second Edition)
£9.49
Understanding Self-harm
£6.50
Downloadable Worksheets
The Stress Bucket Worksheet
A downloadable worksheet to help young people understand how to understand and alleviate their stress levels
Feeling Low Worksheet
Downloadable PDF worksheet full of ideas young people can try to lift mood on days they wake up feeling low.
Distraction Techniques
A downloadable worksheet to help young people release difficult emotions in a positive way