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
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
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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