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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

Source: https://kidshelpline.com.au/teens/issues/self-harm

Emergency Call 000

OR

Call Kids Helpline 1800 551 800

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://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/self-harm/about-self-harm/#.W9AvgmgzaUk

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:

https://lgbtihealth.org.au/resources/network-mindout-webinar-nonsuicidal-self-injury-within-lgb-communities/

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://www.youthaodtoolbox.org.au/sites/default/files/documents_global/Non-injurious%20Alternatives%20to%20NSSI%20-%20List.pdf

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/self-harm/helping-yourself-now/#.W9Avb2gzaUk

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/self-harm/helping-yourself-long-term/#.W9AvU2gzaUk

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

FORUMS

https://www.mentalhealthforum.net/forum/forums/self-harm-forum.29/

https://teenlineonline.org/board/viewforum.php?f=13

HELP OTHERS / CREW

Sometimes it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.

Remember your main role in YourCrew is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.

If you are under 18 years, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.

see Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links

see A-Z professional help

see Pathways to Help - 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://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/self-harm/for-friends-and-family/#.W9AvM2gzaUk

https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens/mental-health-physical-health/mental-health-disorders-concerns/self-harm

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