Self-harm is when someone intentionally hurts themselves. It can take many different forms. For most young people who self-harm, it’s a way to cope with painful emotions and not a direct attempt to end their life.
GENERAL INFO
Links and phone numbers throughout this site are live, tap to access.
Kids Helpline: Self-harm
MHFA: NSSI
Lifeline: Self harm
Mind: What is self-harm
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People:
MHFA: Non-suicidal self-injury
SELF-HELP
Talk to your GP/doctor or contact Your Crew to
help you such as help you speak to your parents or get you to your doctor.
If you feel at immediate risk call 000
Call Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
Self-help:
ReachOut: Self-help for self-harm
Youth AOD toolbox: Non-injurious alternatives to non-suicidal self-injury
MHFA: Alternatives to self-injury
FORUMS, TOOLS & VIDEOS
Mental Health Forum
Teen Line: Teens helping teens
Crewing for or Helping Others
Sometimes, it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role as Crew or a supportive friend or family is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
See How to Ask If Your Friend Is OK video
If you are under 18 years old, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
See Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
See Pathways to Help
Mind: Helping friends who self harm
Raising children: Self-harm and teenagers
Melbourne Child Psychology: What to do if your teenager self-harms
Kids Health: Helping teens who self-harm
ReachOut: Self-harm and teenagers
Forum:
ReachOut: Forum for adults
