Self-Injury

In this section of the Mental Health Toolkit we’ve developed and linked to information, support and guidance to help you understand, respond to and manage self-injury.

We’ve got dedicated areas for young people, parents and carers and the children and young people’s workforce to help you navigate easily to the most relevant information and advice.

Click on the link at the bottom of each information page to download and/or print.

Young people	Parents and carers	Children & Young People’s Workforce

Self - Injury Pathway Project

The Self-Injury Pathway Project Guide offers clear, practical advice and genuine insight into this most misunderstood and feared behaviour. Shaped by young people living and coping with self-injury; their knowledge, honesty and bravery has been instrumental in creating this Guide.

Self-Injury Pathway Project Guide: Self-Injury Pathway Project SIPP

Supporting Families

Inspired by the extraordinary work done by The Centre for Suicide Research, this plan has been created to provide practical, easy to implement support for the parents/carers and siblings of young people who self-injure. From discovery to recovery, all of the parents who are quoted offered their time and experiences to help other families.

A comprehensive plan for parents and carers supporting a young person: Supporting Families Plan

Self Injury Support (SiS) is still here for you! 

Text-based support services are still open and we are here to listen and support.

• All of our services are open from 7pm -9.30, Tuesday-Thursday. Text us on 07537 432 444 
• Email us at  Or start
• webchat here self injury support  Webchats are for up to half an hour.

Somerset Phoenix Project

Working alongside professionals and supporting children, young people and families affected by sexual abuse.

A specialist service supporting to reduce the negative impact of child sexual abuse (CSA) on the lives of children and families living in Somerset Somerset Phoenix Project

Somerset Director of Public Health Annual Report - Self-Harm - DPH Annual Report - Self-Harm

This report looks at the issue of emotional resilience, through the lens of self-harm. This is an indicator frequently used to help understand levels of distress and unhappiness within our community. 

Page updated August 2025