Resources for self-harm
If you have suggestions for resources, please send them to me via my Tumblr blog.
Safer self-harming & first-aid:
- Cutting the Risk (free book about sh harm reduction, first aid + anatomy info) (my favourite)
- More Accurate Diagram of Safer Spots For Self Injury , made by an EMT with a phlebotomist, a paramedic, and nurse. No image description.
- how to make butter fly bandages (image described)
- What is a self-harm harm reduction plan
- Self-Harm Safety Plan, a worksheet to help you plan ahead for when you self-harm or feel urges.
Avoiding self-harm:
- Calm Harm, an app that helps you “ride the wave” of self-harm urges. Free in the UK and US, charges may apply elsewhere.
- The Hurt Yourself Less Workbook
- Distractions and Alternatives to Self-Harm
- More distractions/alternatives
- Even more distraction/alternatives
- Surfing The Urge to Self-Harm
- An Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation
- Helping yourself if you self-harm
- Tips for coping with self-harm – for 11-18 year olds
- Treatment and support for self-harm (UK centric)
Helplines & other supports:
- SIFT, previously Self-injury Support's (UK) text, phone, email, and letter Listening Support. phone and text support have limited hours, see website. emails and letters replied to within a week. (Your IP address, location, phone number, and othe personal information is not shared with SIFT, "very occasionally, we may need to contact another service if we believe it's necessary for your safety or someone else's, but this is only if you've shared identifying information with us").
- SIFT's support groups
- @Self-harm-harm-reduction on Tumblr, my blog.
- Alternatives to harmful crisis lines (USA focused, some resources available in Canada)
- Treatment and support for self-harm (UK centric)
Other:
- SIFT, previously Self-injury Support. A UK charity, with online resources, support groups, and peer support services (over 18s in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire)
- Self-harm report card, useful for if you struggle to talk about self-harm with others especially if you need medical attention. Here is another similar card.