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The Purdah Period: A Time of Restraint
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) When a General Election is called, the government enters a period often referred to as ‘purdah’ or ‘pre-election period’. This
Supporting People Through Suicide Bereavement and Unimaginable Loss
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Supporting those who are bereaved by suicide is one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs a person can have.
The Weight of Guilt and Unresolved Emotions in Suicide Bereavement
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) The experience of losing a loved one to suicide often brings a tumultuous wave of emotions, with guilt and a
Movement for Mental Health: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Accessible Options
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Mental Health Awareness Week is a vital reminder that mental well-being is just as important as physical health. This year’s
Understanding Suicide Crisis: When Everything Seems Too Much
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Sometimes, life can throw curve balls that feel impossible to handle. When emotional pain becomes so overwhelming that a person
Help in a Crisis: Understanding Harmless’ Suicide Support
If thoughts of suicide are overwhelming you, know that you are not alone. Harmless offers a dedicated range of integrated suicide support services including a
New Updates: Suicide Bereavement Conference 2024
Throughout September 2024, Harmless is hosting its fifth annual online Suicide Bereavement Conference. To mark World Suicide Prevention Day, we will be presenting a series
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month: Understanding a Hidden Disability and Supporting Those Affected
May is a remarkable month dedicated to raising awareness about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD). These often misdiagnosed conditions affect connective tissues
The Academy at Harmless and SASP Quality Standards
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) The Support After Suicide Partnership (SASP) Quality Standards are a set of guidelines that define the minimum standards of service
Self Harm: Definitions and Distinctions
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Self harm, a complex and often misunderstood behaviour, refers to the act of deliberately causing harm to oneself physically. More
Rising Evidence of Risk to the Suicide Prevention Workforce
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Working in suicide prevention can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be extremely challenging. Suicide prevention workers are constantly
In Focus: Harmless in the Community
Engaging with the communities we serve is at the heart of our work at Harmless and The Tomorrow Project. We do this is numerous ways,
Welcoming Our New Research Team
A Next Step in the Commitment to Our Values and Drive as a Centre of Excellence for Suicide PreventionBy Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) At the
How Harmless Came To Be
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Who started Harmless and why?Harmless CIC was founded in 2007 by Caroline Harroe and Amy Harroe. Both Caroline and Amy
Turning the Tide Against Social Isolation
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) In our bustling world, brimming with connections both digital and physical, it’s easy to assume that we’ve never been more
The Economic Cost of Suicide
Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy. Up to 135 people are estimated to be impacted by each one, causing devastation to families and
A Day in the Life of a CEO
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Oh, the life of a CEO at Harmless – not the least bit glamorous. Let me take you through a
Why it is Not ‘Just’ Enough to Address the Self Harming Behaviour in Treatment Interventions With Those Who Self Harm
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Self harm is a complex behaviour with a range of underlying causes. It is not simply a matter of wanting
Therapeutic Approaches for Managing Trauma and Self Harm: A UK Perspective
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Individuals who have experienced trauma and are engaging in self harm often require specialised therapeutic intervention. These methods are designed
Why Workforce Welfare is Paramount for Harmless
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Working in the field of self harm and suicide prevention can be emotionally demanding. Staff at Harmless, a leading provider
The Acronym LGBTQIA+ … Helpful or Not? You Decide.
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Using the LGBTQIA+ acronym is an inclusive term that encompasses a broad spectrum of identities relating to sexual orientation and
The Relationship Between Chronic Pain, Disability and Suicide
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) The relationship between chronic pain, disability and suicide is a complex one, but it is important to have a better
The Academy at Harmless: A Pillar of Excellence in Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention
In the fight against self harm and suicide, the Academy at Harmless stands as a beacon of hope and a cornerstone of our work as
The Academy at Harmless and the Health Education England Framework
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) The Health Education England (HEE) Framework for training and education around self harm and suicide is a set of standards