Self-harming or self-injury is the act of hurting yourself on purpose as form of dealing with emotional difficulties.
Here you can find organisations, factsheets, tips and information, worksheets, organisations, videos,apps and available services in Midlothian which can help you understand self-injury and how to manage it.
Let us know what resource works well for you. If you have any other suggestions for our self-help pages, please email midspace@health-in-mind.org.uk.
Factsheets
These factsheets will help you understand what self-harm is, what causes it and what support is available.
Factsheet on self-harming from Penumbra
Factsheet on self-harm from Re-think Mental Illness
Factsheet on cutting and self-harm from Help Guide
Tips and information
Here you will find tips and information to help manage urges to self-harm and find ways to boost improve your wellbeing.
‘The truth about self-harm’ from the Mental Health Foundation
Steps to stop self-harming from the Mix
Self-harm coping tips and distractions from the Mix
15 things to do instead of self-harming from Psychology Today
Distractions and alternative from Self-Injury Support
Experience-led self-help resources from Self-Injury Support
Worksheets
Here are some worksheets and activities you can try in your own time.
Reducing self-harm worksheet from Students Against Depression
Organisations and services
Here is a list of UK wide organisations related to self-harm:
If you are looking for local support, please go to our service directory to find out what services and projects are available to you.