✨Fantastic opportunity to join our friendly team✨
Vacancy: Training Officer

We're looking for somebody with experience of developing and delivering training to a range of stakeholders.

Find out more about the role and apply here👇
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Contact Us - Self-Harm Network Scotland Penumbra Need Support? Please complete our contact form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can… We can support anyone aged 12+ in Scotland. If you’re looking to support anyone under 12 please see us...

If you want to refer yourself for 1:1 support, just complete the 'Contact Us' form on our website: selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/contact-us/

#SelfHarmSupport #SelfHarmAwareness #Scotland

CONTENT ADVISORY: Discussion of suicide, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.

Danise Sugita on which identity resonates most with her—and why. #MondayMinute
#21stCenturyDisability #DisabilityAwareness #Identity #PTSD #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #SelfHarmAwareness

#SelfHarmSupport #SelfHarmAwareness #Scotland

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month By: Sarah Robinson March 1st for some is just a regular day, a start to a new month, maybe a start to a new beginning,...

🟠 March is Self-Harm Awareness Month

For every clinician holding space for people in pain right now, this month is for you too. Breaking stigma takes ongoing education, compassion & community.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Nfz3de 💚

#SelfHarmAwareness #MentalHealth #CEGo

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month: What Parents Should Know March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, a time to increase understanding about a behavior that affects many children and teens but is often misunderstood. For parents, learning about self-harm can feel fr...

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month. For parents, learning about self-harm can feel frightening, but awareness is one of the most important steps in helping young people get the support they need.

#SelfHarmAwareness #SelfHarmSupport #PediatricMentalHealth

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> March 1st marks Self-Injury Awareness Day. Recovery is possible, but it takes time, patience, and support.

Self-directed wellness resources
agricarenl.ca/wellness-resources

#selfinjuryawareness #selfharmawareness #selfinjury #nlfarms #agricarenl #farmerwellness #recovery

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> March 1st marks Self-Injury Awareness Day. Recovery is possible, but it takes time, patience, and support.

1-866-327-6701 National Farmer Crisis Line (24/7)

#selfinjuryawareness #selfharmawareness #selfinjury #nlfarms #agricarenl #farmerwellness #recovery

🖤 Awareness saves lives.
🖤 Kindness matters.
🖤 Your story matters.

#SelfHarmAwareness #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #MoxxyCares

Cutting is a solution, not the problem. Senior psychologist Dr. Ed Dobby joins me for a raw, non-judgmental conversation about self-harm, why it happens, and the real path to healing. This one is important.

https://www.fatimabey.com/72

#MentalHealth #SelfHarmAwareness #YouAreNotAlone

Notice self-harm scars? Early awareness helps parents support teens through emotional pain and recovery. Learn signs & next steps.

#MentalHealthMatters #SelfHarmAwareness #ParentSupport

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🥁 We're excited to tell you that we have provided #SelfHarmAwareness training to over 6,000 people.

That's 6,000 people who now know lots more about
self-harm, who can help raise awareness & reduce stigma around self-harm💙

Thank you to everyone who has helped us reach this magical milestone 🙏🏽

Contribution of an Online Intervention to Developing Communities of Practice: Mixed Methods Evaluation of an Online Safety Hub to Address Harmful Online Content in Relation to Self-Harm and Suicide Background: Online harm affects many people and has been associated with self-harm and suicidal ideation. Although there is an emerging body of evidence that addressing adverse online experiences should be part of the support offered to people who are at risk of self-harm and suicide, there has been little guidance to date on how this support might be provided and how safe conversations can be had on the subject. A UK charity dedicated to offering emotional support to anyone experiencing mental discomfort, having difficulty coping, or being at risk of suicide developed a digital intervention, the Online Safety Hub (the Hub), to address this shortfall. Objective: The study aimed to evaluate the impact of the Hub on practitioners (people who provide support) and people with lived experiences of suicide and self-harm. Methods: A mixed-method evaluation comprised a rapid literature review, data collected from people with lived experience and practitioners through surveys, interviews, focus groups and analysis of the Hub’s activity data. The study design was informed by a panel of people with lived experience of online harm resulting in either self-harm and/or suicidal ideation. Results: Initially, the evaluation found limited uptake of the Hub. Engagement with the Hub was impeded by a lack of clarity on the part of practitioners as to whether they were the intended audience. The evaluation process prompted the charity to design and deliver webinars to facilitate uptake of the Hub. Practitioners who engaged with the Hub via webinars found the content useful and were able to consider incorporating their learning into practice. The webinars offered a more social learning experience than individual engagement with the Hub, providing a community of practice for people with common interests across diverse organisational settings. Opportunities for shared learning and the supportive nature of the community of practice were valued when learning about the sensitive and difficult topic of online harm in relation to self-harm and suicide. The Hub contributed to awareness raising and shared learning. Conclusions: Online resources alone may not be sufficient for an intervention to effectively raise awareness and change practice. Social learning facilitated through communities of practice can enhance engagement, uptake, and learning.

JMIR Formative Res: Contribution of an Online Intervention to Developing Communities of Practice: Mixed Methods Evaluation of an Online Safety Hub to Address Harmful Online Content in Relation to Self-Harm and… #MentalHealth #OnlineSafety #SelfHarmAwareness #SuicidePrevention #DigitalIntervention

Did you know❓

🔵 People self-harm as a way of coping with feelings in their lives
🔵 The reasons why a person self harms are unique to each individual
🔵 There is no such thing as a 'typical' person who self-harms

Watch this video to find out more👇
youtu.be/Rf0r7bpkYas

#SelfHarmAwareness #Scotland

If you are someone who self-harms, we have information and tools to help you cope on our website💙

These can be useful for self-guided support and learning.

Find Information & Tools here👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/i-need-suppo...

#SelfHarmSupport #SelfHarmAwareness

💡Are you in planning mode?
We offer free #SelfHarmAwareness training for anyone based in #Scotland 🙂

...that's because we want to help improve understanding of self-harm.

📆 Here's our upcoming Self-Harm Awareness training sessions for the next month...

Reserve your spot today👇
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We 💙 reading your #SelfHarmAwareness training feedback.

Here's a tiny snippet of what some of our recent training participants have found valuable...

Remember, our Self-Harm Awareness training is free and is open to everyone in #Scotland

Find upcoming training sessions here👇
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Cutting is a solution, not the problem. Senior psychologist Dr. Ed Dobby joins me for a raw, non-judgmental conversation about self-harm, why it happens, and the real path to healing. This one is important.

https://www.fatimabey.com/72

#MentalHealth #SelfHarmAwareness #YouAreNotAlone
@iheart

Glutton(Written For People With Self-harm Problems, All Forms) Wolf-Of-The-Abyss published a post on Ko-fi

Please go support my talented husband on Ko-f, he struggles with dark thoughts but turns them into beautiful poems that highlight the struggles

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#writing #poetry #support #Ko-fi #love #dark #Nordic #gothic #wolfoftheabyss #selfharmawareness #mentalhealthawareness

Glutton(Written For People With Self-harm Problems, All Forms) Wolf-Of-The-Abyss published a post on Ko-fi

Please go support my talented husband on Ko-f, he struggles with dark thoughts bit turns them into beautiful poems that highlight the struggles

ko-fi.com/post/Glutton...

#writing #poetry #support #Ko-fi #love #dark #Nordic #gothic #wolfoftheabyss #selfharmawareness #mentalhealthawareness

Cutting is a solution, not the problem. Senior psychologist Dr. Ed Dobby joins me for a raw, non-judgmental conversation about self-harm, why it happens, and the real path to healing. This one is important.

https://www.fatimabey.com/72

#MentalHealth #SelfHarmAwareness #YouAreNotAlone

Words read: "Prevalence of self-harm - NHS Psychiatric Morbidity Survey 2023 2024." Picture of a graph showing a rise in the prevalence of self-harm in England from the year 2000 to 2024.

NHS data shows a sharp rise in self-harm:
🔸10.3% of adults (16–74) in 2023/24 - up from 6.4% in 2014.
🔸Among 16–24s: 31.7% of young women & 15.4% of young men self-harmed.

If you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone: amhp.org.uk/resources/su...

#MentalHealth #VCSE #SelfHarmAwareness

💡 We provide fully-funded #SelfHarmAwareness training for anyone in #Scotland interested in learning more about self-harm.

Book your place for upcoming training sessions here👇
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Read more about our training for the public & professionals here👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/training/

Our Live Chat is available for people looking for self-harm support at times where they may be feeling distressed and may not have anyone else to reach out to 🫶

🕕 Opening hours: 6pm - 10pm, 7 days a week
🔗 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk

#SelfHarmSupport #PeerSupportScot #SelfHarmAwareness

"This song is for anyone who's ever felt lost in the dark. You're not alone. I wrote this to give a voice to silent battles and remind us all that healing is possible. 🖤
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#MentalHealthAwareness #SelfHarmAwareness #YouAreNotAlone #YouAreNotAlone #MusicHeals #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay #BreakTheStigma

We develop and deliver informative, accessible training and resources to help improve understanding of self-harm.

That's because we want to raise awareness and reduce stigma around self-harm 💙

Read more about our #SelfHarmAwareness training on our website👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/training/

Session break-down info for our Loved Ones support groups below👇

We still have a couple of spaces left on our next block of Loved Ones support groups, which start on 10 July.

💡Interested? Get more info here👇
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#SelfHarmAwareness #LetsTalkAboutSelfHarm #SelfHarmSupport

A Self-Harm Awareness Training Module for School Staff: Co-Design and User Testing Study Background: The increasing prevalence of self-harm among adolescents is a significant public health concern. School staff are often the first professionals to notice when a young person is self-harming and are in a unique position to intervene and offer support. However, research indicates that many school staff members feel ill-equipped and lack confidence in how to respond. Negative or dismissive responses may discourage young people from seeking further help. There is an urgent need for targeted training interventions to equip school staff with the skills and knowledge necessary to support students who self-harm. Objective: This study aimed to co-design a self-harm awareness e-learning module for school staff in the United Kingdom. Methods: The e-learning module design and development was guided by a person-based approach over three participatory design cycles: (1) co-design sessions with experts in mental health, self-harm, and school-based training; (2) workshops with school staff to co-design the e-learning module components and explore their views on supporting students who self-harm; and (3) user testing of the prototype and focus groups with school staff to explore acceptability and #feasibility. Data were thematically analyzed using the framework method. Results: Training content, videos, and quizzes were developed in collaboration with a panel of experts. Co-design workshops with school staff (n=11) informed the prototype module design, structure, and scripts for the training content and filmed scenarios, as well as highlighting potential barriers to and facilitators of implementation. User testing of the prototype with staff (n=20) yielded high #usability ratings, demonstrating high levels of acceptability. Analysis of the qualitative user testing data generated four themes: (1) #usability, (2) content and design, (3) #feasibility, and (4) views on how the training improved knowledge and confidence. Conclusions: The Supportive Response to Self-Harm e-learning module was developed to enhance school staff’s knowledge and confidence in responding to self-harm. It was created with a user-centered design and a person-based approach and underpinned by psychological theory. Initial findings indicate that the training is acceptable and feasible. Further research will involve a mixed methods pilot #feasibility study to assess the effectiveness of the program. This will provide the necessary evidence for a large-scale rollout in schools.

JMIR Formative Res: A Self-Harm Awareness Training Module for School Staff: Co-Design and User Testing Study #SelfHarmAwareness #MentalHealthSupport #SchoolStaffTraining #AdolescentHealth #CrisisIntervention

Our Peer Practitioners all have their own, unique, lived experience of self-harm and have been on their own recovery journey💙

If you self-harm and are seeking support, contact us here👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/contact-us/

#SelfHarmSupport #PeerSupportScot #SelfHarmAwareness

🥁 We have officially provided #SelfHarmAwareness training to over 4,000 people👏

Our training has been designed to raise awareness & reduce stigma around self-harm💙

If you or your organisation are interested in our fully-funded training sessions, click here👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/training/