Cultivating a Culture of Support and Wellbeing in Suicide Prevention
We are very proud to confirm that Harmless has been shortlisted in the Excellence in Resilience, Change and Adaptability category at the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2025. This recognition is particularly meaningful for us as a small organisation operating in the challenging and often under-resourced third sector. It highlights our commitment to not only […]
Harmless Shortlisted for Best Wellbeing Strategy Award
We are delighted to announce that Harmless has been shortlisted in the Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: SME category at the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards – one of three nominations the organisation has received. This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to our dedication to prioritising the wellbeing of our staff. At […]
Self Harm and Endometriosis: A Hidden Connection
By Erin Kershaw (Clinical Support Worker) This week marks the start of Endometriosis Awareness Month, a global campaign to raise awareness, educate and challenge stigmas. Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide and currently 1 in 10 people assigned female at birth are affected. Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining […]
The Language of Silence: A Short Reflection on Looking Within
Ahead of Self Harm Awareness Day on 1st March, Harmless therapist Alicja Zwiercan reflects on the power of looking within. Our busy, contemporary society prioritises apparency and looking outside of ourselves. It enjoys high speed and leaves us with ever-changing images of days that pass quickly and vanish in the sea of endless imposed or […]
Self Harm and Eating Disorders
As we approach Self Harm Awareness Day 2025 on Saturday 1st March, our colleague Alice Robbins looks at the connection between self harm and eating disorders. NICE defines self harm as ‘an intentional act of self-poisoning or self-injury, irrespective of the motivation or apparent purpose of the act, and is an expression of emotional distress.’1 […]
Harmless: Championing HR Leadership in Suicide Prevention
We are incredibly excited to share that our HR Lead, Darren Fox, has been shortlisted for the Most Inspiring HR Leader of the Year award at the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2025. This is a remarkable accomplishment, particularly for a small third sector organisation like Harmless, that works in the challenging field of suicide […]
Stigma and Taboo: Unnecessary Obstacles to Recovery
In our latest blog for Self Harm Awareness Day on Saturday 1st March, our colleague Danny Charters (Therapist) looks at how Harmless tries to break the stigma that often surrounds self harm. An important element of Harmless, on both the individual level and as part of our wider political context, is our capacity and determination […]
Harmless Nominated for Three Workplace Wellbeing Awards
Harmless is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for THREE prestigious awards at the forthcoming Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2025. This is a remarkable achievement for our small but mighty team. At Harmless, we understand that our work is not easy. Our dedicated team faces the complexities of suicide prevention daily, navigating […]
Self Harm is Not Just a ‘You’ Problem
In the first of a series of blogs in the run-up to this year’s Self Harm Awareness Day on Saturday 1st March, our colleague Dylan Thomas (Therapist) looks at how self harm is a burden we all share. Many people, unfortunately, feel alone when they are in emotional pain, and many people report that it […]
Gambling & Suicide: A Deadly Cocktail
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Ever had that sinking feeling when you’ve lost a bet? Now imagine that feeling multiplied by a thousand, with a mountain of debt and a life spiraling out of control. That’s the grim reality for many struggling with gambling addiction, and it’s a dangerous path that can lead to tragic […]
