Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (also known as self-harm)

Headspace

Click here to learn more about what self-harm is, including a short video explanation of self-harm and how young people who are experiencing it may be supported.

 

Orygen Youth Health

Click here to access a free printable fact sheet on self-harm, including its causes and how you can access support for yourself or someone you care about.

 

Youth Beyond Blue

Click here to access a free printable fact sheet on self-harm and self-injury including its causes, common experiences for young people who are self-harming and information on how you can access support for yourself or someone you care about.

 

Reach Out

Click here for an introduction to self-harm and different techniques young people who are self-harming can use to keep themselves safe.

Click here for a list of alternative ways to help yourself release emotion.

 

Supporting a Friend:

Click here to find out how you can support a friend who may be self-harming.