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Self-Harm
Self-Harm
Understanding Self-Harm
Understanding Self-Harm
Why would someone choose to hurt themselves?
A common misconception about self-harm is that people do it for attention. Some may wonder, why else would someone deliberately harm themselves?
For many, self-harm is a way of coping with painful feelings such as worthlessness, panic, guilt or rejection.
Self-harm can become a vicious cycle which is why it’s important to be aware of the symptoms and how it can be treated.
6 Reasons Why People Self Harm.
6 Reasons Why People Self Harm.
What is self-harm? Self-harm includes anything you do to intentionally injure or hurt yourself. This dangerous habit comes in many different forms and shapes including emotional self-harming and physical self-harming like cutting. Even though depression is often an indicator of someone who's likely to self-harm, it is not always the case. Someone without depression may still self-harm. This video helps us understand the reasons why we self-harm. Youtube video by Psych2Go.
Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention
Teen Suicide Prevention.
Teen Suicide Prevention.
Created by the Mayo Clinic, teens describe common signs that a teen is considering suicide and provide encouragement for communicating directly and immediately for support and safety. It also Includes suggestions for what to say to a teen who may be at risk for suicide and ways to keep them safe.
Suggested Websites for Students & Families.
Suggested Websites for Students & Families.
Beyond Blue
Anxiety, Depression & Suicide Prevention
#Bethe1to
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Self-Harm: What Families Need to Know Podcast
BC Children's Hospital
Visions - Young People & Self Injury
Suggested APPS for Students, Friends & Families.
Suggested APPS for Students, Friends & Families.
Calm in the Storm (Canada) APP
Calm in the Storm (Canada) APP
The Calm in the Storm is a valuable tool in understanding what stress is, the effects it can have on the body, mind and spirit and how to recognize when stress levels become unhealthy and even dangerous. The app helps you to identify, assess and track your own stress levels and provides easy-to-use and highly effective mind/body practices. Calm in the Storm guides you in creating a personalized virtual hope box and links to local resources that can support you in times of distress or crisis. It also helps you manage suicidal thoughts and create individualized plans for keeping you safe.
“A Friend Asks” APP
“A Friend Asks” APP
"A Friend Asks" is a FREE smart-phone app that helps provide the information, tools and resources to help a friend (or yourself) who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide. Education is the key to prevention and with information like this as close as your smartphone; you could help save a life!
The “A Friend Asks” App contains the following information:
warning signs of suicidal ideation
how to help a friend
how to get help now
what to do and what not to do
Calm Harm APP
Calm Harm APP
The urge to self-harm is like a wave. It feels the most powerful when you start wanting to do it. Learn to ride the wave with the free Calm Harm app using these activities:
Comfort, Distract, Express Yourself, Release, Random and Breathe.
When you ride the wave, the urge to self-harm will fade. Calm Harm is an award-winning app developed for teenage mental health charity stem4 by Dr Nihara Krause, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, using the basic principles of an evidence-based therapy called Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
Suggested Activities for Students & Families.
Suggested Activities for Students & Families.
Stopping the Pain: A Workbook for Teens Who Cut and Self Injure, by: Lawrence E. Shapiro
Freedom from Self-Harm: Overcoming Self-Injury with Skills from DBT and Other Treatments, by: Alexander L. Chapman
The Mindfulness Workbook for Teen Self-Harm: Skills to Help You Overcome Cutting and Self-Harming Behaviors, Thoughts, and Feelings, by: Gina M. Biegel
The Self-Compassion Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness and Compassion Skills to Overcome Self-Criticism and Embrace Who You Are, by: Karen Bluth
Suggested Readings for Students & Families.
Suggested Readings for Students & Families.
Cutting: Understanding And Overcoming Self Mutilation,by: Steven Levenkron
Letting Go of Self-Destructive Behaviors: A Workbook of Hope and Healing, by: Lisa Ferentz
Find Your Happy!: A Kid's Self Love Book, by: Patricia May
Why Do I Hurt Myself? by: Susan Bowman
When Your Child is Cutting: A Parent's Guide to Helping Children Overcome Self-Injury, by: Sony Khemlani-Patel
How Big Are Your Worries Little Bear? by: Jayneen Sanders
The Self-Care Project: How to let go of frazzle and make time for you, by: Jayne Hardy
Healing Self-Injury: A Compassionate Guide for Parents and Other Loved Ones, by: Janis Whitlock
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