Self Harm Awareness Day 2025

What is National Self Harm Awareness Day?Each year around the world, 1st March is Self Harm Awareness Day (sometimes also known as Self Injury Awareness Day). In the UK, it is an opportunity for everyone across the country to speak with one voice to raise awareness around what is often a very misunderstood topic. Partners […]
Conference Agenda Confirmed: From Harm To Hope 2025

Harmless is delighted to announce its expert plenary speakers and workshop leaders for this year’s 10th National Self Harm & Suicide Prevention Conference, as delegates from across the sector come together for an engaging day of specialist and evidence-based content. We are pleased to confirm that our plenary sessions will be presented by: Caroline Allnutt […]
Get Involved With Our New Book: Announcing ‘Words That Harm, Words That Heal’

At Harmless, we know that words have power. They can uplift and inspire, but they can also wound and isolate. This is especially true when it comes to conversations around mental health and suicide. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that we’re working on a book called Words That Harm, Words That Heal: The Language […]
Understanding Suicide Bereavement: New Research from Harmless & The Tomorrow Project

Harmless and The Tomorrow Project are proud to announce that our new research paper, Navigating Grief: Exploring the Factors Affecting Trauma and Depression in the Suicide Bereaved, is now available as a preprint! This publication marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to understanding and supporting those affected by suicide. Harmless and The Tomorrow […]
From Harm to Hope 2025: Conference Tickets Now On Sale

An inspirational day of learning and collaboration. Join Harmless – the national centre of excellence for self harm and suicide prevention – as it leads National Self Harm Awareness Day 2025 with its annual flagship conference. Featuring a range of expert speakers and leading academics, this is your opportunity to join delegates from across the […]
Winter Ball 2024: A Night of Fun and Hope

As the nights start to draw in, it’s time to get excited about our annual celebration event – the Winter Ball. Imagine a beautiful room decorated with sparkling lights, a delicious three-course meal, a dance floor waiting for you to show off your moves, and a live band playing all your favourite songs. But this […]
Call for Applications: Join Our Ethics Committee

Harmless, the national centre of excellence for self harm and suicide prevention, is seeking dedicated individuals to join its Ethics Committee. This committee plays a vital role in ensuring that all research conducted by Harmless adheres to the highest ethical standards, safeguards the well-being and rights of research participants, and promotes rigorous and impactful research. […]
Winter Ball 2024 – Tickets Now Available!

As we move into autumn, it’s time for the Harmless team to turn its attention to our annual celebration event in November. Always a memorable occasion, the Winter Ball offers a wonderful opportunity for staff, supporters, stakeholders and friends to come together, reflect upon the year and celebrate our achievements together. As ever, the evening […]
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 of live webinars examining practical applications for working in suicide bereavement. Sessions take place every Tuesday and Thursday between 10am – 11am and each will be led by an expert […]
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, but outreach work is central to this endeavour. Outreach involves team members heading out into different communities to engage with individuals, groups and organisations, to spread awareness of our services […]