Self-Harm

Cutting and Self-Mutilation
Article by Jason Black from Anonymous Sex Abuse Recovery (Canada)

Hotlines
A list of hotlines that offer help to children in trouble, adult survivors, allies, people who feel suicidal and more.

MHF Briefing No 1 - Suicide and deliberate self-harm: The Fundamental Facts
Basic information including terminology, causes and statistics.

MHF Briefing No 2 - Bristol Crisis Service
Training, research and information on self-harm by The Mental Health Foundation

Secret Shame - Self Injury - You are NOT the Only One
An outstanding resource for those who self-harm and their families.

"Self-Mutilation" in Psychiatry -- One Patients View
Article by someone who has been there.

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