Help and Support for Those Bereaved by Suicide in the UK
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Suicide bereavement is the loss of a loved one to suicide. It is a devastating experience that can have a profound impact on those left behind. In the UK, there is a growing recognition of the need to provide support for those bereaved by suicide and a number of initiatives […]
Bespoke Self Harm & Suicide Prevention training across Nottingham & Nottinghamshire
Harmless has been commissioned as part of the Wave 4 Suicide Prevention programme to deliver fully funded, self harm and suicide prevention training. Through these bespoke training sessions designed for professionals from various sectors and organisations, our training will equip and empower you to make a real difference in the lives of individuals who may […]
Christmas Poetry
Ask Twice by Caroline HarroeIn a world of swift “I’m fines” hastily spoken,Lies a truth untold, a sign that we’re broken.We nod and smile, a masquerade so hollow,But do you see the pain that we artfully swallow? So I ask you once, “Are you doing okay?”Your lips curve a smile; you say, “I’m fine” today.Yet […]
Heading into the New Year: Considerations for Suicide Prevention in the UK
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) As we bid farewell to 2023 and embrace the new year, suicide prevention services in the UK face a crucial time. With the holiday season often exacerbating feelings of loneliness, isolation and despair, the transition into January can be particularly challenging for those struggling with mental health difficulties. Addressing the […]
Navigating Grief During Special Occasions: The Impact of Losing a Loved One to Suicide
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Grief is a universal experience and yet it can manifest in unique ways for each individual. For those who have lost a loved one to suicide, the pain can be amplified, especially during special occasions that were once shared with the person they loved. Anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, and other celebrations […]
Challenging Common Misconceptions About Suicides Over Christmas
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) While there is a common perception of an increase in suicides during the Christmas holiday season in the UK, data from the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) and real-time surveillance data suggest that this is not the case. Here’s a closer look at the data: ONS DataThe ONS data […]
Suicide Rates Across Months of the Year: Debunking the Christmas Myth and Focusing on UK Data
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Suicide is a complex issue with multiple contributing factors, and its occurrence across the year can be influenced by various factors. While there is a common perception of an increase in suicides during the Christmas holiday season, data from the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) and real-time surveillance data […]
Patience, Respect and Kindness: Confronting Loneliness and Isolation
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Isolation and loneliness are both deeply personal and complex experiences that carry different meanings for different individuals. Although frequently used interchangeably, they do hold distinct connotations. Isolation can be described as a state of being separated from others, both physically and emotionally, while loneliness is the perceived sense of being […]
Harmless and The Tomorrow Project in 2023: A Force for Change in Self Harm and Suicide Prevention
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Our Enormous Impact in Self Harm and Suicide PreventionOver the past 12 months, Harmless and The Tomorrow Project’s unwavering dedication to providing comprehensive support and resources has enabled us to make a profound impact on the fight against self harm and suicide. We have empowered individuals, organisations and communities to […]
Validation for Not Feeling Festive
By Claire Dixon (Academy Lead) There are lots of expectations to have a wonderful Christmas, regardless of whether you celebrate the event itself. TV adverts, supermarket promotions and work events all set up very glamorous ideals of what our Christmases should look like. The Christmas period is short compared to the rest of the year. […]