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 Edinburgh 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 send them to ithrive@health-in-mind.org.uk.
Factsheets
These factsheets will help you understand what self-harm is, what causes it and what support is available.
What is self-harm from the Self-Harm Network Scotland 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
Resources for people who self-harm from SIFT
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.