Having further information around self-harm can be particularly helpful in developing our understanding. For some, this may be in the form of research articles or through leaflets and information available from charities and organisations aimed at providing support for self-harm.
It is important to read things when you feel ready and comfortable, and only if you think it will benefit. For some, seeing evidence and data can be particularly helpful in developing our understanding and allowing you to feel more comfortable within your supportive role.
“I was going in completely blind before, but now I have the actual data and evidence to back up the things that I am doing.”
(Mother)
For those who would find some extra information helpful, we have put together a list of key resources below. These have been divided into earlier reading for those who may have just started providing support and may not know a lot about self-harm, and then more developed reading for those who may wish to explore these factors at a deeper levels.
Do get in touch if you have any recommendations or any helpful resources that you may have used in your personal journey that we can direct other supporters too!
Support for you
Several individuals expressed feelings of distress or needing someone to turn to when providing support for someone else.
We have put together a list of resources where you can access support during these times:
- Mind
- Samaritans (available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year) – 116 123, jo@Samaritans.org
- SANEline (4:30pm-10:30pm every day) – 0300 304 7000
- Young Minds Parents Helpline (9:30am to 4pm on weekdays) – 0808 802 5544
We have also put together a list of self-care resources above for helping you take care of your own well-being during this time.
Have we missed any?
Let us know if you can recommend any other resources for us to share with our users – contact us.