Thank you, Comic Relief!
Dear Comic Relief, Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day 2023 has been a beacon of hope for organisations such as Harmless and The Tomorrow Project over the last 25 years and have been contributing to our work directly for the last decade. During times of economic upheaval, suicide and self-harm rates can increase significantly, making it […]
Human Stories Art Project – get involved & tell your story
Caroline Harroe is a digital artist and clinician who is renowned for her work in mental health. She has a unique perspective on the world, which is evident in her eclectic style of art. Caroline’s focus is on women, humility, human experience, and story telling. Her work tells the stories of real people, and she […]
Equality in Mental Health Care
By Caroline Harroe, Harmless CEO International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women throughout history and across the world, but it also serves as a reminder that there is still progress to be made. Stigmatising women has been an issue for centuries, with mental health being particularly targeted. This can take many forms, including labels […]
International Women’s Day
By Harmless CEO, Caroline Harroe At Harmless, we try to take every day as an opportunity to embrace equity and celebrate International Women’s Day. This year’s theme of “Embrace Equity” celebrates the immense contribution that women have made in paving the way for greater gender equality in many areas of society, including leadership roles. We […]
Parents and Carers Drop In Support
At Harmless, we know that the effects of self harm go beyond the person who is self harming, as a service we are here for anyone who is affected by self harm. That is why we are running Parent and Carer drop in support. The aim of these drop ins is to provide emotional support […]
Self-harm isn’t the end of the road
Written by Harmless CEO, Caroline Harroe. Introduction Self-harm is a difficult and complex issue that can have devastating consequences. It’s important to remember, however, that self-harm isn’t the end of the road. In this article we will explore how individuals who are struggling with self-harm can find help and support in order to move forward […]
JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT HARMLESS
USE YOUR SKILLS TO HELP US SAVE LIVESHarmless – the centre of excellence for self harm and suicide prevention – is now recruiting for numerous roles. Why not join us and help to make a difference. Excellent staff benefits include: generous annual leave, flexible working, employer pension, outstanding CPD opportunities. CURRENT VACANCIES(Click for job description […]
Highlights of our Self Harm & Suicide Awareness Conference 2023
As many of you will be aware, we had our 8th annual self harm and suicide prevention conference yesterday, 1st March 2023 to mark Self Harm Awareness day. We had a fantastic turnout of delegates as well as a number of expert speakers who spoke on a range of different topics relating to self harm […]
Self-Harm, what happens out of hours?
In light of Self Harm Awareness Day on Wednesday, one of the most important things we can do as individuals is develop our knowledge of self-harm. Where does it happen? When does it happen? The answer is – people can self-harm at any time and any place. Mental health support is often delivered between 9am-5pm, […]
Self harm Awareness Day, a professional reflection
Written by Harmless Clinical Lead, Ana Silva. This week marks a significant moment in time for us. Self harm awareness day takes place every year on March 1st. Harmless was set up in 2007 with the sole purpose of turning a dream into the reality of having a community service dedicated to supporting everyone who […]