What to do if you or someone you know is experiencing self-harm or suicidal behaviours.
Self-harm is deliberate injuring of oneself. It is usually an attempt to cope with strong feelings of anger, despair, grief, or self-hatred. Self-harm is not a type of suicidal behaviour.
Suicidal behaviours are thoughts and attempts to deliberately kill oneself.
If you believe someone is at immediate risk, you should call for help as soon as possible.
If you have concerns someone you know might be considering self-harming or having suicidal thoughts, but there is no immediate risk of harm, you should consider booking an appointment with support services.
If you or someone you know experiences self-harming or suicidal behaviours you should seek professional support.
Some things to remember:
Resources to help support someone thinking of self-harm or suicide:
