What is self harm?

 

The term self harm or self injury describes a way of dealing with difficult feelings an individual is struggling to recognise and navigate. For some individuals this is a way of managing painful memories, difficult feelings and overwhelm. The reasons someone might self harm are complex and specific to the young person.

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Starting the conversation with young people about self harm can be the first step towards getting support and healing.

 

I have experience in working with young people within this arena and feel very passionate about developing awareness around self harm and how this impacts the mental health of children and young people.