Show your support for Self Harm Awareness Day - 1 March

Many young people self-harm at some point in their lives, but stigma and misconceptions can make it hard to reach out for support. Friday 1st March marks international Self Harm Awareness Day which aims to tackle stigma and ensure people get the support they need.

Partners across Coventry and Warwickshire are working together to review the support available for young people who are self-harming as well as their parents, carers and professionals that they are in contact with.

We encourage schools to consider raising awareness around the day to help support students that may be experiencing emotional distress that leads to self-harming.

The Young Minds project: No Harm Done, provides an informative toolkit which includes videos and guides about recognising self harm, seeking help and coming out the other side. Resources are available for young people, parents and professionals. 

Rise is Coventry and Warwickshire’s emotional well-being and mental health service for children and young people. The service has a community offer for both young people who self-harm and their parents. Further information can be found via their website:

https://www.cwrise.com/for-young-people
https://www.cwrise.com/for-parents

For any further information please contact: Public Health Admin, Warwickshire County Council: phadmin@warwickshire.gov.uk