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By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) IntroductionSuicide and self harm are major public health concerns, with significant social and economic costs. Isolation and loneliness are increasingly

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) In a disheartening turn of events, the UK government has decided to cut ring-fenced suicide prevention money from the announced

By Laura Hughes (Suicide Crisis Service Lead – Maternity Cover) On Saturday, 5.08 million Whovians across the UK were sat eagerly in front of their

By Tom Garrett (Suicide Bereavement Team Lead) After Sandra lost her daughter to suicide, her life changed forever. Sandra received one-to-one support from our Tomorrow

By Lois Day (Clinical Support Worker) It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… at least for the Derbyshire bereavement team. This year we are

By Yaj Buljeean (Harmless Trainer) In 2021, there were upwards of 6000+ suicides in the UK alone.  This is a staggering figure, and whilst conversations

By Laura Hughes (Suicide Crisis Service Lead – Maternity Cover) Some of the primary reasons that Harmless and The Tomorrow Project exist are to give

Harmless would like to thank again everyone who attended our recent Winter Ball, as well as those who donated an auction lot or raffle prize,

By Lisa Williamson (Suicide Bereavement Service Lead) On Wednesday evening (1st November), I was invited to attend The Voluntary Sector Awards 2023 as I had

By Laura Hughes (Suicide Crisis Service Lead – Maternity Cover) The Tomorrow Project is currently inviting applications for an unpaid academic internship, which involves contributing

By Vicky Lott (Harmless Trainer) IntroductionThe ONS reports that the age specific suicide rate for women is in those aged 45–49. The majority of women

By Laura Hughes (Harmless – Suicide Crisis Service Lead) Last week was Ace Week, an important awareness week for the ‘A’ in the LGBTQIA+ acronym:

By Darren Fox (Harmless HR Lead) The welfare of our workforce is always the most important priority for me as Harmless’ HR Lead. Our team

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) IntroductionAt Harmless, we dedicate significant time and resources to the administrative work associated with our sector. This article will explore

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) IntroductionNavigating the mental health system can be a daunting and disheartening experience for many people in the UK. Countless individuals

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) IntroductionWhen it comes to mental health and suicide prevention, safety planning plays a crucial role in empowering individuals and providing

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) IntroductionAs the cost of living rises and contractual increments fail to match the demands of the mental health sector, the

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) IntroductionAt Harmless, our mission is to provide compassionate care with integrity and humility to individuals experiencing emotional distress and self

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) IntroductionAt Harmless, we recognise that individuals facing suicide risk, self harm and suicide bereavement require different models of care to

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) IntroductionWhen assessing for the risk of suicide, it is crucial to establish a clear distinction between suicide ideation and intent,

By Caroline Harroe (CEO, Harmless CIC) Tonight, I had the unique opportunity to attend the highly acclaimed musical ‘Heathers’ with my daughter. As the CEO

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) IntroductionWithin the realm of mental health, the field of suicide prevention and suicide-facing services requires a specific set of skills

By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) IntroductionWhen individuals finally find their way to organisations like Harmless (www.harmless.org.uk), it is often after enduring years of being passed

By Dean Lloyd Ever since I was a teenager, I have been interested in the field of mental health. I took psychology at A-Level out