Sustaining Mental Health Services: Investing in Workforce Wellbeing
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) IntroductionAs the cost of living rises and contractual increments fail to match the demands of the mental health sector, the salaries of those on the frontline of mental health services are diminishing. This downward trend poses a significant threat to the sector’s skill set and overall wellbeing. In this article, […]
Compassionate Care with Integrity and Humility: Empowering Service Users at Harmless
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) IntroductionAt Harmless, our mission is to provide compassionate care with integrity and humility to individuals experiencing emotional distress and self harm behaviours. We firmly believe that these values are the cornerstones of effective and empowering support. In this article, we will delve into why compassionate care, delivered with integrity and […]
Tailored Care: Why Different Models of Support are Vital for Suicide-Facing Cohorts
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) IntroductionAt Harmless, we recognise that individuals facing suicide risk, self harm and suicide bereavement require different models of care to address their unique needs. While our services share the same underlying principles, the approaches and interventions vary to meet the specific requirements of each cohort. In this article, we will […]
Understanding the Nuances: Differentiating Suicide Ideation, Intent and Motivation for Effective Intervention
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) IntroductionWhen assessing for the risk of suicide, it is crucial to establish a clear distinction between suicide ideation and intent, as well as recognise the differences in motivation behind interpersonal and intrapersonal drivers for suicide. This essay explores the significance of understanding these nuances and how it influences intervention strategies […]
Reflecting on ‘Heathers’: A Thought Provoking Experience
By Caroline Harroe (CEO, Harmless CIC) Tonight, I had the unique opportunity to attend the highly acclaimed musical ‘Heathers’ with my daughter. As the CEO of Harmless CIC, the UK’s Centre of Excellence for Self Harm and Suicide Prevention, my journey through the show was layered with a multitude of emotions — layers that delve […]
The Specialism of Suicide Prevention: Valuing the Distinct Skill Set of Suicide-Facing Services
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) IntroductionWithin the realm of mental health, the field of suicide prevention and suicide-facing services requires a specific set of skills and training due to the unique demands and complexities involved. In this article, we delve into the distinct factors that contribute to workforce burnout in suicide prevention and emphasise the […]
Healing the Wounds of a Broken System: Restoring Trust and Transforming Help-Seeking
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) IntroductionWhen individuals finally find their way to organisations like Harmless (www.harmless.org.uk), it is often after enduring years of being passed from pillar to post within the broken mental health system. At Harmless, our primary focus becomes rectifying the damage caused by this systemic failure, rebuilding trust, challenging preconceptions about services, […]
My Journey to Harmless
By Dean Lloyd Ever since I was a teenager, I have been interested in the field of mental health. I took psychology at A-Level out of curiosity and quickly became fascinated by it. The impact of stress and the psychology of altruism are just a couple of the topics covered during that time which still […]
FREE Training for Workers and Volunteers in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
By Yaj Buljeean (Harmless Trainer) At Harmless we are committed to helping people in a number of different ways, one of which lies with our training department who work to upskill individuals to feel confident in responding to and supporting those in distress. We are excited that Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottingham City Council and NHS Nottingham […]
Navigating Crisis: What to Expect from The Tomorrow Project’s Evidence-Based Suicide Crisis Services
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) IntroductionWhen facing a suicide crisis, it is crucial to have access to immediate, specialised support rooted in evidence-based care. At The Tomorrow Project, we are committed to providing comprehensive and research-informed services to individuals in crisis, ensuring their safety and well-being. In this article, we will explore what clients can […]