Join Us at Our 2025 Celebration Event

Tickets are now available for Harmless’ much-loved Celebration Event, our annual evening of joy taking place this October — and we would love for you to join us! This special night brings together our amazing community of staff, supporters, stakeholders and friends to reflect on the past year, celebrate our achievements and raise vital funds for […]

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 […]

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. […]