Funded Training In Nottingham & Nottinghamshire: Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Self Harm Awareness & Suicide Bereavement
By Yaj Buljeean (Harmless Trainer) In 2021, there were upwards of 6000+ suicides in the UK alone. This is a staggering figure, and whilst conversations around mental health have increased, it’s clear that we are only scratching the surface of what people are living with. But how do we tackle this? Within the latest suicide prevention […]
Saving Lives Can’t Wait – The Importance of Political Action
By Laura Hughes (Suicide Crisis Service Lead – Maternity Cover) Some of the primary reasons that Harmless and The Tomorrow Project exist are to give a voice to those who use our services, campaign for greater recognition and understanding of their needs, and to push for greater resources to meet the requirements of the communities […]
Winter Ball 2023 – Celebration & Reflection
Harmless would like to thank again everyone who attended our recent Winter Ball, as well as those who donated an auction lot or raffle prize, purchased a raffle ticket or otherwise contributed to the event. To celebrate and reflect on another year with so many colleagues, clients, ambassadors, supporters and friends was very special. It […]
Voluntary Sector Awards 2023
By Lisa Williamson (Suicide Bereavement Service Lead) On Wednesday evening (1st November), I was invited to attend The Voluntary Sector Awards 2023 as I had been shortlisted for the Manager of the Year Award… and I won! This annual celebration is organised and hosted by the amazing team at the Chesterfield Volunteer Centre. It was […]
Academic Internship Opportunity
By Laura Hughes (Suicide Crisis Service Lead – Maternity Cover) The Tomorrow Project is currently inviting applications for an unpaid academic internship, which involves contributing to a short-term project. The responsibility of the intern will be to conduct research and generate a contemporary literature review regarding primary-care interventions for individuals grappling with suicidal crises. This […]
Menopause, Mental Health and Me
By Vicky Lott (Harmless Trainer) IntroductionThe ONS reports that the age specific suicide rate for women is in those aged 45–49. The majority of women will be perimenopausal by age 45 with the average age of menopause being 51. Research carried out by the women’s health organisation Health & Her found that nine in ten […]
Ace In The UK Report – A Reflection
By Laura Hughes (Harmless – Suicide Crisis Service Lead) Last week was Ace Week, an important awareness week for the ‘A’ in the LGBTQIA+ acronym: Asexuality. Asexuality refers to those experiencing little to no sexual attraction towards people of any gender. Between 1-2% of the UK’s population are asexual, but this is still a highly […]
The Power of Administrative Work: Enhancing Impact in Mental Health Advocacy
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) IntroductionAt Harmless, we dedicate significant time and resources to the administrative work associated with our sector. This article will explore why we prioritise activities such as data analysis, research collaborations, responsible media engagement and comprehensive education. We firmly believe that these efforts play a crucial role in maximising our impact […]
The Peril of Being Bounced Around: Mental Health and the Broken System
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) IntroductionNavigating the mental health system can be a daunting and disheartening experience for many people in the UK. Countless individuals seeking support find themselves caught in a never-ending cycle of being bounced around between services and passed from pillar to post. This systemic issue not only highlights the flaws in […]
The Critical Importance of Safety Planning for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention – a Harmless Perspective
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) IntroductionWhen it comes to mental health and suicide prevention, safety planning plays a crucial role in empowering individuals and providing them with the necessary tools to navigate their own struggles. Understanding the significance of this process, organisations like ours have developed purpose-built safety planning sites, such as ‘Your Safety Comes […]