Cutting, self-harm, self-injury; NSSI
Self-harm is when someone hurts or injures their body on purpose.
- It includes things like cutting, burning, scratching or hitting
- It can be really dangerous
- Self-harming doesn’t always mean that the person wants to end their life
- If you are thinking about hurting yourself, it’s important to let someone know so they can help you cope
GENERAL INFO
https://kidshelpline.com.au/teens/issues/self-harm
https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/cutting.html
https://www.youthbeyondblue.com/understand-what%27s-going-on/self-harm-and-self-injury
https://mhfa.com.au/sites/default/files/MHFA_selfinjury_guidelinesA4%202014%20Revised_1.pdf
https://au.reachout.com/articles/how-to-help-a-friend-who-self-harms
https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/topics/self-harm
https://mhfa.com.au/sites/default/files/MHFA_selfinjury_guidelinesA4%202014%20Revised_1.pdf
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/self-harm
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/ConditionsAndTreatments/self-harm
LGBTI:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People:
https://mhfa.com.au/sites/default/files/AMHFA_NSS_guidelines_inhouse%20print.pdf
SELF HELP
Talk to your GP/doctor or contact Your Crew to
help you get to your doctor.
If you feel at immediate risk call 000
https://au.reachout.com/articles/help-services-for-self-harm
https://au.reachout.com/articles/what-is-self-harm#nextstep
https://au.reachout.com/articles/self-help-for-self-harm
https://mhfa.com.au/sites/default/files/Alternatives%20to%20Self%20Injury.pdf
https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/topics/self-harm
https://www.youthbeyondblue.com/do-something-about-it
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/find-a-professional
HELP OTHERS / CREW
For Parents or Crew:
https://mhfa.com.au/sites/default/files/MHFA_selfinjury_guidelinesA4%202014%20Revised_1.pdf
https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/the-modern-teen/201101/why-has-self-injury-become-so-popular
https://parentinfo.org/article/what-to-do-if-your-child-is-self-harming
https://www.melbournechildpsychology.com.au/blog/helping-teenagers-who-self-harm/
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/help-cutting.html
https://parents.au.reachout.com/common-concerns/mental-health/self-harm-and-teenagers
https://www.newhavenrtc.com/self-harm-help/effective-therapies-for-adolescent-cutting/
https://teens.webmd.com/cutting-self-injury#1
http://www.thekidsareallright.com.au/2012/healthandwellbeing/teenagers-who-self-harm/
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People:
https://mhfa.com.au/sites/default/files/AMHFA_NSS_guidelines_inhouse%20print.pdf
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