Self-Harm Awareness

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About Course

An introduction to self-harm for workers, volunteers, carers and anyone who wants to understand it better. You will learn what self-harm is, why people may do it, the signs to look out for and how to respond calmly and safely, including where to find urgent help.

This course provides general awareness only and does not replace professional mental health advice, assessment or treatment, or your organisation’s safeguarding procedures. If someone’s life is at risk, call 999.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand what self-harm is and why it is a sign of emotional distress Recognise possible physical and emotional signs Respond in a calm, non-judgemental and supportive way Know when and where to get urgent and non-urgent help

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What self-harm is
  • Why people self-harm and signs to notice
  • How to respond and support someone
  • Getting help: urgent and non-urgent

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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