Self-harm Resources and Information
Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists self harm treatment guide for consumers and carers.
A booklet produced for young people in response to increased awareness that some young people are deliberately hurting themselves.
Self-harm resource developed by the Queensland Government with consumer input. This booklet was put together in recognition that self-harm can be one of the most challenging experiences a young person or the people who care for them have to face.
Non-suicidal Self-injury (NSSI): Article
These guidelines, about first aid applicable to a range of developing mental disorders and mental health crisis situations, were produced using the Delphi method, which a systematic way of assessing the consensus of a panel of experts. The guidelines consist of first aid actions that have been rated as important or essential by expert panels of professionals, consumers and carers.
Provides extensive information on suicide, self harm and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), a broad range of media resources and a detailed history of the Centre’s projects, presentations and publications are also available.
Australian National Epidemiological Study of Self Injury (ANESSI):
This booklet is for anyone who wants to understand self-harm among young people - why it happens, how to deal with it, and how to recover from what can be become a very destructive cycle.
Factsheet 26: Deliberate self-harm in young people: for parents and teachers
This UK site is a key information resource for young people who self-harm, their friends, families, and professionals working with them.
Self-harm information and sources of support.
Disclaimer
The diagnosis of mental health disorders requires trained medical professionals. The information on this website is to be used for educational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for seeking professional care in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. Any reference to a commercial product, process, service, company or organisation should not be taken as an endorsement or recommendation by Lifeline.