Understanding self-harm – where to begin for families and carers

An introduction to understanding self-harm for families and carers. This course includes some young people’s stories about why they engaged in self-harm.

Who is this course for? 

Families and friends of a young person who self-harms and who would like to learn more about it.

What will you learn in this course?

  • What self-harm is and its prevalence among young people

  • Why a young person might harm themselves

  • The importance of seeking help and how to do that.

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