Episode 169 - Dr Cassie Rhodes Talks with Dr Delfina Bilello: Supporting a Friend Who Self-Harms
Understanding, responding to and supporting young people who self-harm is vital. Friends are typically the first and sometimes the only source of support sought by teens who self-harm. For young people, this can be a challenging and pressured role, which many may feel unequipped to deal with. We spoke to Dr Delfina Bilello about her work which explores the perspectives and experiences of these friends. Tune in for her great advice for friends themselves and her top tips for those parents and educators supporting the supporters.