Self Harming
Introduction
Self-harm is most often described as a way to express or cope with emotional distress.
There are many possible causes of emotional distress. It's often a build-up of many smaller things that leads people to think about self-harm.
Some examples include:
- being bullied
- pressure at school or work
- family arguments or relationship problems
- money worries
- low self esteem
- struggling with depression, stress and anxiety
- confusion about sexuality
- grief after bereavement and/ or loss
- physical or sexual abuse
- being in contact with the criminal justice system
- experiencing complex mental health difficulties that sometimes cause impulsive behaviour or difficulty controlling emotions, often due to past trauma
- living with conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism
Please explore the sources of information and support below
MIND- Self Harm
Read through information on the following
About self harm
Why people self harm
Helping yourself now
Helping yourself long term
Treatment and support
For family and friends
Useful contacts
You can also read Seaneens store " I didn't know how else to cope. I didn't like myself "
MIND
About self harm
Why people self harm
Helping yourself now
Helping yourself long term
Treatment and support
For family and friends
Useful contacts
You can also read Seaneens store " I didn't know how else to cope. I didn't like myself "
SAMH Self Harm
You will find and be able to download a guide on "understanding self harm" and also "self harm information for parents and carers"
SAMH