SELF HARM RESOURCES

Articles about self-harm

 

http://sirius-project.org/2011/08/14/self-injury-a-quick-guide-to-the-basics/ - A quick and basic introduction to self-harm: what it is/isn’t, what purpose it serves, who self-harms, is it a suicide attempt?, and what can be done.

 

https://self-injury.net/information-recovery/frequently-asked-questions - a great starting place if you want a deeper understanding of the causes, types, reasons, thoughts, emotions, and rituals associated with self-harm.

http://www.recoveryourlife.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1311215#post1311215 - A more in-depth thread (with links so you can jump around!) covering the What/Who/Why as well as questions about doctors, telling others, resources, and recovery.

 

http://safealt.evsuite.com/parentseminar7272423175/ - a long, but VERY thurough video about how loved ones can support someone who self harms.  It is targeted specifically at parents of teens, but has a lot that can be generalized to partners or other loved ones.  It's produced by a S.A.F.E Alternatives and narrated by a mental health professional.

 

http://www.recoveryourlife.com/index.php?categoryid=175 - A resource specifically for family and friends of self-harmers