Trans Rights = Suicide Prevention
By Laura Hughes (Clinical Manager) On Saturday 20th June, Harmless were honoured to march and speak with the 1500 people who gathered for Trans Pride in Nottingham. 6% of people accessing our suicide crisis service have been trans; a significant overrepresentation compared to the general population (0.5%). TERFs (Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminists) may try to say […]
Hope, Liveability, and Research: Reflections from the 10th National Self-Harm and Suicide Early & Mid-Career Researchers Forum
By Chloe Webster-Harris (Research Coordinator) Last month, I attended the 10th National Self-Harm and Suicide Early & Mid-Career Researchers Forum in Glasgow, organised by the Suicidal Behaviour Research Lab at the University of Glasgow. It was a fantastic two-day event bringing together researchers, clinicians and practitioners dedicated to understanding and preventing self harm and suicide. […]
Omni Visibility Day: Gender & Identity Awareness
By Simran Dhillon (Clinical Support Worker) Omni Visibility day is celebrated annually on 6th July, a day where we celebrate those who identify with this sexuality whilst also raising awareness of the community. What is omnisexuality? This often misunderstood identity, is an orientation of attraction to people of all genders, with their gender being a […]
Reflections for Refugee Week and World Refugee Day
By Božana (Training & Education Officer) This week we are marking both International Refugee Week and World Refugee Day. As a former refugee, this time of year always brings a deep emotional wave, one that’s grown stronger in recent years with the wars unfolding all around the globe. The heaviness in the world feels familiar, […]
Harmless Statement on the Proposed Under-16 Social Media Ban
Restricting Access Risks Driving Vulnerable Young People Underground and Away from Help As a national specialist organisation dedicated to self harm and suicide prevention, Harmless is compelled to voice our profound concern regarding the government’s proposed ban on social media for young people under the age of 16. While we fully understand and share the […]
The Therapeutic Benefits of Yoga
By Tim Sumner (Therapist) “The conceptual background of yoga has its origins in ancient Indian philosophy. There are numerous modern schools or types of yoga (i.e., Iyengar, Viniyoga, Sivananda, etc.), each having its own distinct emphasis regarding the relative content of physical postures and exercises (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), deep relaxation, and meditation practices that […]
The Deadly Cost of ‘Man Up’: Why We Need to Break the Cycle for Our Dads
By Helen Birch (Training & Education Officer) Nearly eleven years ago, my world changed forever. I lost my partner. My children lost their Daddy. A wide circle of family and friends lost a man they loved to suicide. One of our children never even got to meet him. People say it gets easier. It hasn’t. […]
International Men’s Health Week: A Shout Out to Our Boys and Men!
By Lois Day (Clinical Support Worker) International Men’s Health Week is an important opportunity to shine a spotlight on the health and wellbeing of boys and men everywhere. While physical health is often the focus of health conversations, mental health is just as important and deserves equal attention. Good mental health helps us cope with […]
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. […]
Harmless Launches New Drop-In Support Service
Harmless is delighted to announce the launch of OASIS (Open Access Support and Information Service), a new drop-in support offer designed to provide immediate connection, guidance and practical support for people awaiting specialist services. Recognising that the period between referral and specialist intervention can often be one of the most challenging stages of an individual’s […]