Self-harm resources

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Apps & Platforms

R;pple — help prevent self-harm and suicide with this free online tool

Available now in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), R;pple provides a message of hope for those who ...

Expert Q&A

How can I encourage my child to report something if they believe a friend is self-harming?

If your child is worried or concerned that a friend is harming themselves or considering taking there own life, it ...

Expert Q&A

Digital self-harm – is it a cry for help?

As children’s use of the online world grows, increasing mental health issues such as self-harm are taking a different form online. ...

Expert Q&A

Why are children encouraging others to ‘roast’ them online?

While self-harm is seen to be physical abuse, now, more teens are using social media to encourage others to abuse ...

Research

New Cybersurvey report shows a third of boys are seeing content online encouraging them to bulk up

Growing numbers of children are being exposed to potentially harmful online content, particularly encouraging them to bulk up their bodies, ...