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About self-harm
What is self-harm?
Why do young people self-harm?
How common is self-harm?
Self-harm fact check
Self-harm risk factors
Recognising self-harm
Impacts of self-harm
Self-harm in schools
Staff training needs
Barriers to seeking help
A whole school approach
Responding to self-harm
Initial response
Supportive conversations
Long-term support
Disclosures from friends
Disclosures from family
School response flowchart
Create your school’s self-harm guidelines
E-learning
E-learning module: Introduction to self-harm in schools
Jack’s Story
Chloe’s Story
Evidence Base
Resources
Self-harm in schools
Self-harm is common among young people but it is rarely discussed due to the associated stigma. Many teachers would like training on how to recognise, respond to and support students who self-harm.
Staff training needs
Barriers to seeking help
A whole school approach
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