Self-Harm

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Warning: these articles may contain triggering content for those who are dealing with self harm and/or suicidal thoughts.

• Suicide Prevention Resource Center

  • Main webpage.

• Mind

  • How to help the urge to self harm. Coping tips for in the moment.

• Nemour

  • How to stop cutting; resisting the urge. Short term and long term strategies.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness

  • Self-harm. What is self-harm? Why do people self-harm? Treatment and coping. How to help someone who self-harms.

• Crisis Text Line

  • Self-harm. What is self-harm? Types of self-harm. Symptoms of self-harm. Dealing with the urge. Why do people self-harm? Physical and social effects. Recovering from self-harm.

• Mental Health Foundation

  • The truth about self-harm. What is self-harm? Who does it and why? Breaking down myths. Getting help. Recovery. Helping others dealing with self-harm. Extra resources and information. Dealing with the urge to self-harm.