Self-Harm Archives - Emotionally Healthy Schools

Supporting each other:

Posted on September 22, 2023September 21, 2023 by Jagjit Nagra

How staff can help each other with mental health and wellbeing https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/for-individuals/videos/supporting-each-other-how-staff-can-help-each-other-with-mental-health-and-wellbeing/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=website-launch-resources This is a free webinar discussing the importance of good colleague relationships for mental wellbeing. They share successful strategies to enable and encourage positive working relationships.

World Suicide Prevention Day

Posted on September 10, 2023September 7, 2023 by Jagjit Nagra

World Suicide Prevention Day

Posted on September 8, 2022September 6, 2022 by Jagjit Nagra

Click on the link for some helpful resources: https://www.iasp.info/wp-content/uploads/World-Suicide-Prevention-Day-Suggested-Activities.pdf

Lets talk loneliness

Posted on June 18, 2021June 17, 2021 by Jagjit Nagra

It’s ok to feel lonely, particularly at a time like this. Don’t suffer in silence, we can all help each other stay connected. It has been loneliness awareness week. A music video has been released to support Shout 85258. https://giveusashout.org/latest/loneliness-week-video-raises-awareness-shout-85258-and-youth-mental-health-support/

When someone says they’re suicidal we should listen

Posted on March 26, 2021March 23, 2021 by Jagjit Nagra

NB: Harmless – Community Interest Company When someone says they’re suicidal we should listen. It should not be ignored or belittled. It is a big step for someone to be open and vulnerable about suicidal thoughts. If you are worried about someone, reach in. Be there for them. When someone needs help, we all have […]

Talking About Suicide Safety

Posted on March 23, 2021March 16, 2021 by Jagjit Nagra

NB: Papyrus, Our animation explains the reasons why we should talk about suicide safely. You aren’t expected to solve the problem But you can point them in the direction of someone who can. Explore practical options, like going with them to see their doctor. If you know someone who’s already taken steps to end their […]

When to consider Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)?

Posted on November 13, 2019June 26, 2020 by Ingrid

It is usually best not to make decisions about risk on your own, but rather in consultation with a senior colleague, or with a CAMHS worker (see below). In order to make a judgement about the level of risk, it is important to take time to talk to the child/adolescent and to enquire about their […]

Self-Harm Practice Guidance

Posted on November 13, 2019August 24, 2020 by Chris Batten

The Derby and Derbyshire Safeguarding boards have put together the below self-harm practice guidance for schools, which includes a raft of useful information, external agency links, incident report forms and more. You can download it here: https://www.proceduresonline.com/derbyshire/scbs/user_controlled_lcms_area/uploaded_files/self-harm-practice-guidance-november-2015.pdf Please be aware that the guidance is intended to be read in conjunction with the Derby and Derbyshire […]

What can you do?

Posted on November 13, 2019June 26, 2020 by Ingrid

Listening and caring is the most important thing you can do to help – showing that you want to know and understand, can make a lot of difference. Seeing the person behind the self-harm is important to show that you care about the whole person and not just the self-harm. Acknowledge that self-harm is a […]

Quick Questions – Are they at risk?

Posted on November 13, 2019August 24, 2020 by Ingrid

The below list of questions can help anyone in the school community quickly contextualize whether or not a pupil in their care may be at risk of self-harm. Check them out here: Please be aware that this is by no means an extensive list Is the child/adolescent being bullied? Do you know if they’ve suffered […]