Christmas Poetry
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 masquerade so hollow,But do you see the pain that we artfully swallow? So I ask you once, “Are you doing okay?”Your lips curve a smile; you say, “I’m fine” today.Yet […]
Heading into the New Year: Considerations for Suicide Prevention in the UK
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 time. With the holiday season often exacerbating feelings of loneliness, isolation and despair, the transition into January can be particularly challenging for those struggling with mental health difficulties. Addressing the […]
Navigating Grief During Special Occasions: The Impact of Losing a Loved One to Suicide
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 lost a loved one to suicide, the pain can be amplified, especially during special occasions that were once shared with the person they loved. Anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, and other celebrations […]
Challenging Common Misconceptions About Suicides Over Christmas
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) While there is a common perception of an increase in suicides during the Christmas holiday season in the UK, data from the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) and real-time surveillance data suggest that this is not the case. Here’s a closer look at the data: ONS DataThe ONS data […]
Suicide Rates Across Months of the Year: Debunking the Christmas Myth and Focusing on UK Data
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Suicide is a complex issue with multiple contributing factors, and its occurrence across the year can be influenced by various factors. While there is a common perception of an increase in suicides during the Christmas holiday season, data from the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) and real-time surveillance data […]
Patience, Respect and Kindness: Confronting Loneliness and Isolation
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Isolation and loneliness are both deeply personal and complex experiences that carry different meanings for different individuals. Although frequently used interchangeably, they do hold distinct connotations. Isolation can be described as a state of being separated from others, both physically and emotionally, while loneliness is the perceived sense of being […]
Harmless and The Tomorrow Project in 2023: A Force for Change in Self Harm and Suicide Prevention
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Our Enormous Impact in Self Harm and Suicide PreventionOver the past 12 months, Harmless and The Tomorrow Project’s unwavering dedication to providing comprehensive support and resources has enabled us to make a profound impact on the fight against self harm and suicide. We have empowered individuals, organisations and communities to […]
Validation for Not Feeling Festive
By Claire Dixon (Academy Lead) There are lots of expectations to have a wonderful Christmas, regardless of whether you celebrate the event itself. TV adverts, supermarket promotions and work events all set up very glamorous ideals of what our Christmases should look like. The Christmas period is short compared to the rest of the year. […]
The 4-Day Working Week
The welfare of our colleagues is always of the highest priority at Harmless and The Tomorrow Project. Our team is our biggest asset, so it is important we find new and innovative ways to support them in what is a very rewarding yet sometimes challenging work environment. We know if we look after our employees, […]
Conference Update – Announcing Our Guest Speakers and Workshop Leaders
Harmless is pleased to announce our finalised line-up of speakers and workshop leaders at the forthcoming National Self Harm and Suicide Prevention Conference 2024. OUR PLENARY SPEAKERS & THEIR THEMES Verity Mallion (Department of Health & Social Care) • England’s National Suicide Prevention Strategy Caroline Harroe & Laura Hughes (Harmless & The Tomorrow Project) • Leading […]