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Self-harm in Children and Young People

Checked: 25-09-2024 by Vicky Ryan Next Review: 24-09-2026

Overview

This page serves as a resource for health professionals working with children and young people presenting with self harm. Self harm is often used as a way to handle a range of difficult or overwhelming emotions or to express difficult thoughts or feelings. It does not solve the underlying problem.

As professionals it can often be difficult to navigate the range of services on offer and there is not a one size fits all. Not all children who have self harmed will meet the criteria for CAMHS referral and different families will require different support based on their individual circumstances. 

This is a brief summary of available services for the clinician to be able to quickly navigate to and share with the patient and their family. It should be used in conjunction with the other Remedy/AWP pages including:

Crisis contacts

Professionals, families and young people can access these services when requiring urgent help and support when the young person is in crisis.

Resources

Parent and carer information and advice

School-based support

Talking therapy and face to face support

Physical Activity and Hobbies for Mental Wellbeing

Minimising the detrimental effect of online devices

Digital support services

Parent and carer support groups

Directories

If the resources above do not address the young person’s needs, below is a list of extensive directories of resources which can be shared with the CYP and their families.

Resources specific to North Somerset

School Based Support

Wellbeing Support

Early Help - services include parenting courses, SEND advice, social care, mental and physical health support and more for families.

Parent and carer support groups

Directory of Services

Resources specific to Bristol

Early Help - services include parenting courses, SEND advice, social care, mental and physical health support and more for families.

Parent and Carer Support Groups

 

Resources specific to South Glos

Early Help - services include parenting courses, SEND advice, social care, mental and physical health support and more for families.

Parent and Carer Support Groups



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