No harm done: recognising and dealing with self-harm
Advice and support on self-harm for education staff working with young people in schools or colleges.
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Supporting a young person who is at risk of self-harming can be difficult for staff. It may not always be clear what the 'right' thing to do is, and how to open up conversations about such a sensitive topic.
This video and accompanying information is aimed at professionals, offering clear guidance and support about how to help young people who are self-harming.
The information is broken down into sections to make it easy to navigate and digest. Topics include:
- self-harm warning signs
- the first conversation
- providing practical support
- what to do if you think a young person is at risk
Safeguarding underpins the entire resource and is often explicitly referred to.
Using this resource
This resource is designed for:
- use by education staff working with young people
The video could be played in a staff meeting, with staff then signposted to the accompanying advice.
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