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Books about self-harm

If you're looking for a book to give you a deeper insight into self-harming, here's our suggested reads.

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Downloadable factsheets

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Bristol Crisis Service for Women (BCSW)

Read up on issues around self-injury with these booklets and leaflets, as well as the 'Rainbow Journal', a spiral-bound book you can store your thoughts and feelings in. It's free to girls under 18.

Childline

This factsheet is aimed at teachers as a classroom tool, but is also very useful if you want to find out more about self-harm and where to go for help and advice.

Harmless

Read up on issues relating to self-harm with a range of factsheets you can download, whether it's for you, a friend or family member.

First Signs

Download a series of leaflets that provide information and support to people who may be affected by self-harm.

Mind

This booklet is aimed at young people, friends and family, who are worried about self-harm. You may also want to get the lowdown on the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines with this handy leaflet, without having to read through the 200-page document itself.

Rethink

This factsheet provides a useful introduction to self-harm, treatment, and the relationship between self-harm and mental health issues.

Royal College of Psychiatrists

Read this leaflet for more information on self-harm, what it is, and where to go for more help. There's also lots of practical advice in the leaflet, Damage Limitation.

Scar Tissue

Check out these leaflets and posters, and find out more about self-injury awareness day on March 1.

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