Harmless Responds to NHS England’s ‘Staying Safe From Suicide’ Publication
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) We welcome the publication of new NHS England guidance aimed at improving care for people experiencing suicidal thoughts. The newly released ‘Staying safe from suicide: Best practice guidance for safety assessment, formulation and management’ sets out a more compassionate and person-centred approach to suicide prevention across the NHS, voluntary, and […]
A Training & Education Officer’s Perspective of Seeing Narratives Shift
By Helen Birch (Training & Education Officer) Through my role as a Training & Education Officer within the Academy at Harmless, I have the privilege of sharing knowledge and evidence-based interventions. I aim to create a safe space for curious dialogue on mental health, self harm and suicide, while challenging stigma and harmful language. I […]
The Human Touch
By Helen Birch (Trainer) I had forgotten the power of human touch, and how healing and releasing it can be, until I was recently lucky enough to be gifted a full hour massage for my birthday. This was my first ever massage that was solely about me as my previous two had both been during […]
Dealing With Setbacks
By Megan Dooley (Trainer) I recently experienced a dip in my mental health. Old physical and emotional symptoms I hadn’t felt in a while crept back in, settling into my body once again. My therapist had prepared me for this, and it’s something I teach others in our training – recovery isn’t always linear and […]
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 […]