Resources & support

Self-harm support

External UK information about self-harm for parents, carers and families.

NHS — Help for self-harm

Official NHS information about getting help for self-harm, including support for people who self-harm and for friends and family.

Official source

YoungMinds — Self-harm guide for parents and carers

Information for parents and carers about understanding self-harm, supporting a young person and finding professional help.

Official source

harmLESS

NHS-developed external resource

A resource designed to support adults who are concerned about a young person who may be self-harming and to help them think about appropriate support.

Official source
Get urgent help

These are external services and information, provided by independent organisations. They are not provided by Insightful Parenting, and no endorsement, partnership or affiliation is implied. Support information last checked: August 2026.

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