In Focus: Self Harm - The power of acknowledgement when supporting children who self-harm
We have produced our latest podcast and resources (including this PDF Support Sheet on Sensitive Conversations) to try to help to meet the needs of teachers who have been telling us how worried they are about the mental wellbeing of the pupils they teach. With the NHS and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) struggling to meet the current demand, many teachers are reporting that they feel out of depth with the levels of self-harm and suicidal ideation that are exhibited at school. In this podcast I explore the psychology behind self-harm and introduce you to Julie, Therapy Co-ordinator at Jamie’s Farm, who has over 10 years’ experience supporting vulnerable young people. Together, we share practical advice for those working with young people, empowering them to have these difficult but important conversations.