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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

Dads Need Care Too: Reflections Following Father’s Day
By Tom Coyle (Clinical Support Worker) For many of us, our dads have had big influence on our upbringing and

Creating a New Training Course on Gypsy, Roma & Traveller Self Harm and Suicide Prevention
By Leanne Moulton (Academy Lead) Harmless is proud to announce the development of a new training course focused on self

Carers Week 2025: Standing with Those Who Support Others
By Katie Freeman (Clinical Lead) This week is Carers Week, and the theme is ‘Caring About Equality’, focusing on the

Loneliness: A Growing Concern in Suicide Prevention
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) As a therapist working in suicide prevention, I’ve witnessed a worrying trend: the rise of

Learnings and Reflections From Our Contracted Training
Our Training & Education Officer Helen Birch offers a look at the impact of Harmless’ bereavement training contract with Hertfordshire

The Hidden Cost of Periods: Unpacking Period Poverty in the UK on Menstrual Hygiene Day
By Erin Kershaw (Clinical Support Worker) Periods are a natural and unavoidable part of life for roughly half the population.

The Courage to Show Up and Speak Up: Finding Harmony and Voice
By Caroline Harroe (Harmless CEO) Following on from my last reflection about the unexpected joy of finding myself in a

Navigating Grief on Crib Goch
By Leanne Moulton (The Academy at Harmless Lead) Each year, my family and I climb Snowdon in memory of someone