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By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) The Support After Suicide Partnership (SASP) Quality Standards are a set of guidelines that define the minimum standards of service

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Self harm, a complex and often misunderstood behaviour, refers to the act of deliberately causing harm to oneself physically. More

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Working in suicide prevention can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be extremely challenging. Suicide prevention workers are constantly

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Who started Harmless and why?Harmless CIC was founded in 2007 by Caroline Harroe and Amy Harroe. Both Caroline and Amy

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) In our bustling world, brimming with connections both digital and physical, it’s easy to assume that we’ve never been more

Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy. Up to 135 people are estimated to be impacted by each one, causing devastation to families and

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Oh, the life of a CEO at Harmless – not the least bit glamorous. Let me take you through a

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Self harm is a complex behaviour with a range of underlying causes. It is not simply a matter of wanting

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Individuals who have experienced trauma and are engaging in self harm often require specialised therapeutic intervention. These methods are designed

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Working in the field of self harm and suicide prevention can be emotionally demanding. Staff at Harmless, a leading provider

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Using the LGBTQIA+ acronym is an inclusive term that encompasses a broad spectrum of identities relating to sexual orientation and

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) The relationship between chronic pain, disability and suicide is a complex one, but it is important to have a better

In the fight against self harm and suicide, the Academy at Harmless stands as a beacon of hope and a cornerstone of our work as

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) The Health Education England (HEE) Framework for training and education around self harm and suicide is a set of standards

By Laura Hughes (Suicide Crisis Service Lead) ‘Asexual’ refers to individuals who experience little to no sexual attraction towards people of any gender. Asexuality is

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) IntroductionSelf harm and suicide are major public health concerns in the UK. In 2021, there were 6,380 suicides registered in

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) The UK mental health system, despite some improvements over the years, has been repeatedly critiqued for a one-size-fits-all approach that

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Suicide bereavement is the loss of a loved one to suicide. It is a devastating experience that can have a

Harmless has been commissioned as part of the Wave 4 Suicide Prevention programme to deliver fully funded, self harm and suicide prevention training. Through these

Ask Twice by Caroline HarroeIn a world of swift “I’m fines” hastily spoken,Lies a truth untold, a sign that we’re broken.We nod and smile, a

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) As we bid farewell to 2023 and embrace the new year, suicide prevention services in the UK face a crucial

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Grief is a universal experience and yet it can manifest in unique ways for each individual. For those who have