Open Casting Call: Unseen Realities
PROJECT TITLE: Unseen Realities (Short Film Series) LOCATION: Nottingham & Surrounding Areas ROLES: Young People (Playing age 11–21) The ProjectHarmless is casting for Unseen Realities, a series of cinematic, high-end short films (2 mins each) exploring the internal worlds of young people navigating mental health challenges, neurodiversity and identity. These films are ‘visual poems’ – with minimal dialogue and a focus […]
Introducing Fearless: Helping Find a Way Through Trauma
By Tom Garrett (Clinical Manager) Fearless is our dynamic new organisation, born from many years of experience working alongside people affected by trauma, as well as those who support them every day. As a non-profit organisation, we believe deeply in the power of recovery and the possibility of hope, even after the most difficult experiences. […]
Online Suicide Bereavement Conference: Tickets Now Available
This autumn, Harmless will host its sixth annual online Suicide Bereavement Conference – a space for learning, reflection and connection. Timed to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day the following week, the conference brings together a series of live, expert-led webinars focused on compassionate, practical approaches to supporting those bereaved by suicide. Created for professionals […]
Wave 4 Suicide Prevention – Learning Reflections & Moving Forward
By Helen Birch (Training & Education Officer) What is Wave 4?The Wave 4 Suicide Prevention Programme was funded by NHS England to reduce suicide rates and improve mental health and well-being and was governed by the Public Health teams of Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council. The local programme identified four priority areas to […]
In Review: From Harm to Hope 2025
Earlier this spring, over 200 professionals and academics gathered in Nottingham for our 10th National Self Harm and Suicide Prevention Conference. With delegates joining both in-person and via an online stream, From Harm to Hope 2025 represented an opportunity to join together for an engaging day of specialist and evidence-based content. Featuring a selection of […]
Harmless Nominated for Three Workplace Wellbeing Awards
Harmless is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for THREE prestigious awards at the forthcoming Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2025. This is a remarkable achievement for our small but mighty team. At Harmless, we understand that our work is not easy. Our dedicated team faces the complexities of suicide prevention daily, navigating […]
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 […]