SELF HARM RESOURCES

Cuts/Punctures

http://www.recoveryourlife.com/index.php?categoryid=93 - describes treatment for various types of cuts and thermal burns, discusses when medical attention is needed, and what sort of first aid supplies to use/have handy.

 

http://chooserecovery.tumblr.com/care#cut_care - a detailed post about various ways to care for cuts, what to avoid doing (like tourniquets and hydrogen peroxide), how to assess injuries, when to seek medical treatment, and how to watch for, treat, and prevent infections. 

 

http://www.lifesigns.org.uk/help/first-aid -covers cuts, burns, overdoses, and when to seek medical attention.

 

http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/pdf/limiting%20the%20damage.pdf - discusses treatment for varying types of cuts, burns, scalds, and for overdoses and shock.

 

http://safespacenetwork.tumblr.com/post/27395955589/tssn-7-caring-for-self-harm-wounds - Discusses cuts, burns, over doses, identifying and treating infection, treatment of scars, and shock.