Reflecting On My Childhood: Children’s Mental Health Week
By Božana Lončarević (Training & Education Officer) This week, we observe Children’s Mental Health Week and its theme Know Yourself, Grow Yourself. This initiative – launched by children’s mental health charity Place2Be – aims to give a voice to all children and young people across the UK. This year’s theme caused me to reflect on […]
Beyond Burnout: Reimagining Workforce Welfare in Mental Health
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) We know that working on the frontline of mental health can be incredibly rewarding, but also deeply challenging. At Harmless, we’re passionate about supporting the wellbeing of those who dedicate their lives to supporting others. Join us at the Harm to Hope conference for a crucial conversation about workforce welfare […]
Navigating the Storm: Suicide Prevention in a Changing Landscape
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) The latest ONS figures paint a stark picture: suicide rates in England have risen for the first time since 2007, reaching their highest point since 1999. This troubling trend comes at a time of significant change and uncertainty, with a new government, funding cuts, and increasing pressure on mental health […]
Self Harm Awareness Day 2025
What is National Self Harm Awareness Day?Each year around the world, 1st March is Self Harm Awareness Day (sometimes also known as Self Injury Awareness Day). In the UK, it is an opportunity for everyone across the country to speak with one voice to raise awareness around what is often a very misunderstood topic. Partners […]
Conference Agenda Confirmed: From Harm To Hope 2025
Harmless is delighted to announce its expert plenary speakers and workshop leaders for this year’s 10th National Self Harm & Suicide Prevention Conference, as delegates from across the sector come together for an engaging day of specialist and evidence-based content. We are pleased to confirm that our plenary sessions will be presented by: Caroline Allnutt […]
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 […]
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Transgender Day of Remembrance takes place annually on 20th November, to honour the memory of trans people whose lives have been lost due to anti-trans violence, including deaths by suicide. At Harmless and The Tomorrow Project, people affected by suicide are the centre of our day-to-day work. However, today we are particularly thinking of trans […]
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 […]
Spreading Kindness: Celebrating World Kindness Day with Harmless
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Today – 13th November – is World Kindness Day, a global celebration of the positive power of kindness. At Harmless and The Tomorrow Project we believe that kindness is essential in all aspects of life, especially when it comes to supporting those struggling with self harm and suicidal thoughts. Kindness […]
The Mental Health Bill: A Beacon of Hope for a More Just and Compassionate System
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) The introduction of the Mental Health Bill marks a watershed moment in mental health care in England and Wales. This landmark legislation promises to overhaul an outdated system and usher in a new era of patient-centered care, dignity, and respect. For those of us who have witnessed the shortcomings of […]
