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Rewiring with Compassion: How Positive Neuroplasticity Helps Heal Self Harm and Trauma
By Dylan Thomas (Therapist) As a therapist trained in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), who works daily with clients navigating trauma and

Emotional Understanding
By Fiona Kinsey (Clinical Support Worker) Since ancient times, poets have used metaphors to evoke emotions in the reader. This

Celebration Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Each year, Harmless hosts its Celebration Event – the organisation’s flagship annual fundraiser. This special evening brings together our incredible

Boys Don’t Cry – Rethinking Masculinity and Mental Health
By Tom Coyle (Clinical Support Worker) Did you know that reserach has found that women cry on average around 5.3

Fully-Funded Courses in Nottingham & Nottinghamshire – Book Now!
Do you work as a volunteer, or work for an organisation in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Bassetlaw?Are the individuals you work

Wearing My Scars on My Wedding Day
By Chloe Webster-Harris (Researcher) For a long time, I’ve actually been dreading the part of wedding planning that so many

Harmless’ Response to the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey 2023/24
Yesterday, the NHS released the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS) for 23/2024. This provides data on both treated and untreated

New Research Paper: Investigating the Lived Experiences and Suicide Behaviours of Neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ People
By Ruairi Blake (Researcher) Harmless is delighted to announce the publication of the Executive Summary from its latest research project.

Announcing The Theme for Self Harm Awareness Day 2026
Self Harm Awareness Day 2026 – Sunday 1st MarchSelf Harm Awareness Day (SHAD) is observed annually on 1st March to

Understanding PTSD: A Call for Compassion
By Katie Freeman (Clinical Lead) Friday 27th June marks Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day — a vital opportunity to

Breaking the Silence: Why We Need to Talk About Menopause and Mental Health
By Vicky Lott (Training & Education Officer) My story – what brought me to where I am todayBefore my own

Empowering Change: Inclusive Learning for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month
By Helen Birch (Training & Education Officer) June is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month, and this year’s theme is