Transgender Day of Remembrance
By Laura Hughes (Clinical Manager) Today (20th November) marks Transgender Day of Remembrance. This day has been observed annually since 1999, in memory of all trans people who have died as a result of transphobia. Harmless and The Tomorrow Project provide life-saving self harm, suicide crisis and suicide bereavement support, so today we are particularly […]
Why We Talk Openly About Suicide Loss
By Megan Dooley (Training & Education Officer) At the Academy at Harmless, we deliver suicide bereavement training. It’s a session that covers the emotional and physical symptoms of grief, the impact of stigma on those left behind, and how to provide effective emotional and practical support to anyone impacted after a loss through suicide. It’s […]
The Battles You Can’t See: Living with Invisible Mental Illness
By Helen Birch (Training & Education Officer) Our blog today is informed by my sister’s experiences of living with serious mental illness; she has bravely chosen to give full consent for her experiences to be shared, as she hopes that this will allow people to truly see the realities faced by many people on a […]
Showing Up for Communities: Reflections from Stevenage
By Helen Birch (Training & Education Officer) Recently, I had the privilege of stepping out of the training room and into the heart of the community. I travelled to Stevenage to take part in a powerful community awareness event organised by The Samaritans, and it was another reminder of exactly why I do this work. […]
Join Our Choir for Hope – Starts Tuesday 27th January
Harmless is launching a brand-new support offer – and we’d love for you to be part of it! We’ve created a Choir for Hope, a unique opportunity to come together, sing and connect under the expert guidance of renowned choirmaster Kari Olsen-Porthouse from The Liberty Singers, alongside our own experienced and compassionate team. We are […]
Research Participants Required: ADHD, Self Harm and Suicidality
By Chloe Webster-Harris (Research Project Coordinator) When people think of ADHD, they often picture a fidgety schoolboy who can’t sit still. But ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is so much more than that. It’s a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, focus, energy levels, and emotions. And for many people, especially adults, it’s something that […]
Climbing Kilimanjaro for Harmless and the Tomorrow Project
This week’s Sunday Spotlight features the amazing Vicky, who shares the story of an adventure of a lifetime – and one that helped raise crucial funds for our life-saving work. By Vicky Weston (Fundraiser) Earlier this year I set myself a challenge to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa at 5895m above sea […]
Digital Coffee and the Quiet Weight of Remote Work
By Megan Dooley (Training & Education Officer) I work remotely in suicide prevention. However, I am not client-facing – I work as a Training and Education Officer. The role has many different parts, but at its core, my team and I deliver training sessions (in person and online) teaching people about the complexities of suicidality, […]
Breaking the Silence: Why Menopause and Mental Health Deserves Our Attention
By Vicky Lott (Training & Education Officer) With World Menopause Day approaching this weekend and the launch of our brand new training course on Menopause, Mental Health and Suicide, I wanted to take this opportunity to try and dispel some of the myths and misinformation that surround this important transition. For many years, no one […]
When the News Never Stops: Protecting Your Mental Health in a 24/7 World
By Nick Thompson (Marketing Officer) Today is World Mental Health Day (WMHD), a time to remind ourselves of the importance of good mental health and to advocate for prioritising and investing in appropriate support. The theme for this year’s WMHD focuses on access to mental health services during catastrophes and emergencies. As the World Federation […]