Understanding Self-Harm

This course is designed to teach the learner about self-harm, why some people do it and how you can support someone dealing with self-harm issues.

Course curriculum

1. Understanding Self-Harm
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
1. Module 1
2. Self-harm - Overview
3. Why do People Self-Harm?
4. Self-Harm Statistics
5. Seeking Help for Self-Harm
6. Self-Harm in Psychiatric Units
7. Stigma associated with self-harm
8. Self-harm and suicide
1. Module 2
2. Feelings of emotional distress
3. Common causes of emotional distress
4. Risk factors for self-harm
5. Types and signs of self-harm
1. Module 3
2. Avoiding self-harm
3. What to do if you think someone is self-harming
4. What Should NOT Be Done in This Situation
5. How Can People Who Self-Harm Be Treated?
6. Psychotherapy/Talking Treatments for Self-Harm
7. Support Groups
8. Free Listening Services
9. Further Information and Support
1. Assessment
2. Understanding Self-Harm - Assessment
1. Feedback
2. Feedback Questionnaire

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