Self harm AWARENESS TRAINING
WHAT WE DO
The self-harm awareness training should be viewed alongside the suicide awareness training. This is not a self-harm reduction or prevention course. (This course should be viewed as an addition to approved reduction courses and as supplementary learning on the subject). It is to highlight the issues and possible concerns generated by people who engage in self-harming behaviours. As stated in a BMJ Article: 5.06.2019. Self-harming had tripled in England in the past 10 years. The term self-harming is not to be misunderstood with an ‘intention to die’ as this is a different subject discussed within the suicide awareness training.
This is a complex, multi-faceted issue that is increasing in Western cultures. The issues around self-harm goes across all levels of society, it knows no class or gender. Although more of an issue for the female population, it is increasingly becoming a method used in the male cohort and people from gender minorities.
A BBC survey found: "Methods used to support students' mental health and wellbeing had also declined since 2022, with almost all dropping by at least 6%"
BBC
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE COURSE
This self-harm awareness training will provide a tailored overview for:
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What is self-harming.
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Those at risk from self-harming.
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The underlying issues for why people self-harm.
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Historical issues involving self-harming.
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Psychological factors.
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Sociological factors.
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Gender issues, gender minorities and self-harming.
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What are the driving forces for the increases.
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What are the hidden issues behind self-harming.
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What reliefs do people who self-harm gain from their behaviours.
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What to do if you are self-harming and who can you speak with.
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Self-Harm reduction pointers.
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What are the resources available to help those who self-harm.
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The link between self-harm to suicidal ideation and suicidal intention.
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Resources available.
Please note resources mentioned on this website are mainly UK based.
