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 […]
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 heart of Harmless lies a powerful conviction: that to truly excel in suicide prevention and to make a substantial, lasting impact, an unwavering commitment to research and evidence-based practice is […]
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 have lived experience of self harm, and were motivated to start Harmless in order to provide support to other people who were struggling with self harm and suicide. They started […]
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 connected. Yet under this facade of constant connectivity lies an insidious issue, one that’s growing silently but steadily – social isolation. Recent studies have indicated a worrying trend: social isolation […]
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 communities. With 6588 UK deaths registered as suicide in 2022 alone, this means nearly 900,000 people a year could be impacted across the country. Following the publication of the cross-party […]
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 ‘typical’ day where the real, often comical hustle begins. It starts at 1 am — yes, you heard that right. The clock barely hits the wee hours, and there I […]
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 to inflict pain on oneself. Instead, self harm is often used as a way to cope with intense emotions, such as anger, sadness and anxiety. For this reason, it is […]
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 to help them overcome distressing memories and stop harmful behaviours. This essay will provide an overview of such therapeutic approaches, with specific reference to the UK’s National Institute for Health […]
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 of training and resources for the prevention of self harm and suicide, are exposed to the harsh realities of these issues on a daily basis. It is therefore essential that […]
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 gender. While this terminology aids in fostering a sense of community unity and raises awareness about non-heteronormative identities, it risks oversimplifying and homogenising the vastly different experiences, struggles and stories […]