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Self-harm and suicide are two deeply concerning mental health issues in the UK that often intersect in complex ways. While not everyone who self-harms is suicidal, self-harm can be a significant risk factor for future suicide attempts. Understanding this connection is essential for providing the right support, reducing stigma, and encouraging early intervention. The Statistics According to data from the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) and mental health charities: Ar

Understanding the Nervous System: Rebuilding the Mind-Body Connection After Self-Harm When you’ve experienced emotional pain that feels...

Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn: Trauma Responses That Look Like “Bad Behaviour” When someone lashes out, shuts down, or can’t stop...

🧡💚 Feeling overwhelmed or anxious? 💚🧡 Try Box Breathing It’s a simple but powerful technique used by athletes, first responders, and...

The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique is a powerful, simple method used to manage anxiety, panic attacks, or overwhelming stress. It helps...

🧠 Let’s Talk About Panic Attacks: Real, Raw, and Terrifying Panic attacks are real. They’re not “just in your head” and if you’ve ever...

Neurodivergent individuals often self-harm more than neurotypical people due to a complex mix of neurological, emotional, sensory, and...

This week, we’re shining a light on alcohol harm and the impact it can have on our health, families, and communities. 👉 Did you know? 🔹...

Thinking About Telling Your Parents You’re Self-Harming? If you’re self-harming, I want you to know this: you are not bad, broken, or...

When I Found Out My 11-Year-Old Was Self-Harming: What I’ve Learned, and What Might Help You When I first discovered that my 11-year-old...

🟠🟢 CALLING ALL BUSINESSES 🟢🟠 We are asking businesses and organisations to support us in supporting children and young people! For...

Supporting Recovery: How S&L Self-Harm Distraction Kits Help Prevent Self-Harm At S&L Self-Harm Distraction Kits, we understand that...

The Importance of Self-Care for Those Affected by Self-Harm Self-harm is a complex behaviour that can deeply impact both individuals who...

Why Self-Harm Can Feel Like Relief, But Isn’t the Answer When someone self-harms, it’s often not about connection seeking, it’s about...

💔 What to Say When You Discover Your Child is Self-Harming 💬 Finding out that your child is self-harming can be terrifying and...

Breaking the Cycle of Self-Harm: Understanding the Emotional Journey Self-harm is a complex behaviour often misunderstood by those who...

Understanding Why Young People Self-Harm and How to Support Them. Self-harm is a significant and complex issue impacting numerous young...