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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
E-learning
The SORTS e-learning module has been co-produced by a team of academic psychologists, school staff and mental health professionals. The module aims to help school staff provide a supportive response to students who self-harm.
E-learning module: Introduction to self-harm in schools
Jack’s Story
Chloe’s Story
Evidence Base
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