Self-harm resources for professionals

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The following is a selection of information, tools, guidance and other resources that professionals can use to support children and young people at risk of self-harm.

Local safeguarding services

Liverpool | Multi-Agency Referral Form (MARF) | Liverpool Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP)
Sefton | Children’s Help and Advice Team (CHAT)
Knowsley | Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
St Helens | Contact Cares | Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Halton | Integrated Contact and Referral Team (ICART)
Warrington | Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Wirral | Integrated Front Door (IFD)
Cheshire West | Integrated Access and Referral Team (IAT)
Cheshire East | Children’s Consultation Service

General information and resources

Self-Harm Awareness and Prevention | Merseyside Youth Association | A short animation exploring self-harm from the perspective of children, young people, parents/carers, and teachers.
Mental Health Resources for Schools & Colleges | Anna Freud | Templates, articles and toolkits for educators.
Mental Health Resources for Under-5s | Anna Freud | Resources to support educators and practitioners working with children under 5.
Step by Step | Samaritans | Practical support to help schools prepare for and recover from a suspected or attempted suicide.
Developing Emotional Awareness & Listening (DEAL) | Samaritans | A free resource for teachers and other educational professionals designed to help develop resilience in young people.
School Mental Health Resources | Young Minds | A collection of articles, advice and practical tools to support education professionals.
Building Suicide-Safer Schools & Colleges | Papyrus | A free guide to suicide prevention, intervention and postvention in schools and colleges.
Worried About a Pupil Who May Have an Eating Disorder? | BEAT Eating Disorders | Advice for education professionals with concerns about pupils.
Health Professionals Resources | Stem4 | Posters, infographics and guides for healthcare professionals.
Mental Health Resources | Charlie Waller Memorial Trust | Resources on everything from mental health lesson plans to early intervention guides.
No Harm Done | Mentally Healthy Schools | A film and resource pack for school and college staff.
Self-Harm and Eating Disorders in Schools: A Guide to Whole-School Strategies and Practical Support | Pooky Knightsmith | A practical guide to help educational professionals gain a better understanding of self-harm and eating disorders.
A Short Introduction to Understanding and Supporting Children and Young People Who Self-Harm | Professor Carol Fitzpatrick | A guide for parents, carers and professionals.

Tools and apps

First Aid Apps | Red Cross | A collection of trusted first aid apps to help parents, carers and professionals to act quickly and confidently in cases of self-harm.

Training

Self-Harm & Suicide Training | CAMHS & MYA | Bitesize courses for parents, carers and professionals on self-harm, suicide awareness, safety planning and crisis management in schools.
Suicide Prevention Training | Grassroots Suicide Prevention | Training for education, healthcare and other professionals to strengthen their suicide prevention.
Mental Health Training & Support for Schools & Colleges | Anna Freud | Training, webinars and support for educators
Mental Health Training for Under-5s | Anna Freud | Training for practitioners working with children under 5.
Mental Health in Schools Training | Charlie Waller Memorial Trust | Training, free webinars and resource packs for schools.
The Academy | Harmless | Training to equip individuals to respond to self-harm with compassion and confidence.
Suicide Prevention Training Courses | Papyrus | A range of courses and workshops for schools and organisations.
Professionals E-Learning Hub | MindEd | Courses and modules on mental health and suicide prevention for professionals working with children and young people.
Disordered Eating Training | CAMHS & MYA | Bitesize courses for parents, carers and professionals on eating disorders, ARFID and body image.
Eating Disorder Training for Education Professionals | BEAT Eating Disorders | Training and workshops to help education staff spot eating disorders and support young people.
Eating Disorder Training for Healthcare & Clinical Professionals | BEAT Eating Disorders | Training and workshops to help healthcare and clinical staff spot eating disorders and support young people.

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