Understanding self-harm in children - video and factsheet
A short film and factsheet to help adults learn more about self-harm in children and how to address it.

This 8-minute video features expert voices on the topic of self-harm in children, as well as the voices of young people speaking about their experiences of self-harm.
There is an accompanying fact sheet with information about why a child might self-harm, options available to manage it and where to refer to.
Using this resource
This resource is designed for:
- use by staff in primary schools
- sharing with parents/carers
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