#HarmLESS Help Fast!

There are lots of reasons why young people might self-harm. The need to hurt yourself usually comes from emotions that are very difficult to cope with.

Young people might self-harm because it's a way of releasing tension or controlling something. It’s a physical pain that you can deal with, rather than an emotional feeling that you might find hard to cope with.

Self-harm can also be used as a form of self-punishment for something you feel bad about.

Feeling alone, angry, experiencing low self-esteem and not feeling good enough can also lead to self-harming.

The reasons for self-harming can be very personal so it's okay if you don't know why young people self-harm.

If you're worried about someone, or want advice about what to do, you can get help by calling:

0808 802 5544 (free from Mobiles and Landlines)

To talk to somone from the YoungMinds Parents Helpline.

ChildLine can also help young people who may be affected by self-harm

If they don’t feel they can talk to you - there are other options.

And they can talk to somebody now by, clicking HERE

To go straight to an online chat with a counsellor from ChildLine.

Other sites that can help-----------------------------

Self-harm help page with advice and coping techniques. YoungMinds

Real life stories, advice and support about self-harm. TheSite.org

Support for young people affected by self-harm. Selfharm.co.uk

Support and information about self-harm from MIND, the mental health charity. <a class="article-body-link" href="http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/self-harm/ "MIND"">MIND