5 tips if someone tells you they’re self-harming

It can be hard to know how to react if someone you know is self-harming, so here's our advice on what to do.

Next Steps

  • Our Crisis Messenger provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK. If you’re aged 25 or under, you can text THEMIX to 85258
  • TESS text and email support service runs Monday to Friday from 7pm to 9pm for girls and women aged under 25. Text them on 0780 047 2908.
  • RecoverYourLife.com is an online community where you can get peer support for self-harm and other mental health problems.
  • Under 19? You can get confidential help with self-harm from ChildLine – either over the phone or through an online chat.
  • selfharmUK provides information and advice about self harm. You can ask a question to their expert panel or share your story.
  • Chat about this subject on our Discussion Boards.
  • Need help but confused where to go locally? Download our StepFinder iPhone app to find local support services quickly.

By

Updated on 29-Aug-2018