Created with Sketch. Responding with compassion—and recognizing that self-harm is an attempt at coping with painful feelings—is the first step. Next, encourage the person to seek help ...

She describes her experiences of self-harm and how she overcame it. The radio show is fictional but the caller and her experiences are real. This clip is from the series Coping. In this clip ...

In simple terms, self-harm is when someone purposely hurts themselves on purpose, like cutting, burning, or scratching their skin as a way of relief or coping with overwhelming feelings.

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by mental health issues or self-harm, the following organisations may be able to help. Mind provides advice and support on a range of topics ...

This was analysed alongside responses from teenagers about their symptoms of depression and self-harm. Irritability and ... social exclusion and negative coping strategies," the authors wrote.

Created with Sketch. Responding with compassion—and recognizing that self-harm is an attempt at coping with painful feelings—is the first step. Next, encourage the person to seek help ...