How Can I Help a Friend Who Cuts?
Explains why people cut and gives some tips on what you can to help. Includes what to do in an emergency.
Cutting: Self-Injury by Teens
A report by a teenager on the true experiences of young people who have harmed themselves with suggestions for seeking help.
Adullam Ministries
Learn alternatives to self-harm, how to get help when you want to stop and read survivor stories. Includes moderated forum.
BBC: Why Are Young People Harming Themselves?
Provides information about statistics, causes and how to obtain help.
Self-Harm FAQ
Providing basic information about self-harm for young people and their families.
Need2know: No More Self-Harm
Article by a 15 year old describing how discovering and writing poetry helped her to stop cutting herself.
Young People & Self Harm
Provides information to help young people cope and recover. Explains different types of self-harm, how common it is, why it is difficult to ask for help, and services available in the UK to help.
Cutting/Self-Injury
Discusses common myths and offers advice on stopping, telling someone and how to help a friend.
YoungMinds: Self-Harm
Information to help young people understand more about self-injury and to where to find support. Includes details of national organisations.
YouthNoise: Learning to Cope With Self-Injury
Practical advice on seeking help, coping with stress and helping others who self-injure.
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