Support Phone Lines, Articles, Info. For Self Harm

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION,
ADVICE AND SUPPORT LINES

Support Lines

UNITED KINGDOMSamaritans
Tel: 08457 90 90 90

Advocacy For You
Tel: 0871 2104535

Childline

Tel: 0800 11 11

IRELAND

Samaritans
Tel: 1850 60 90 90

AUSTRALIA

Lifeline
Tel: 13 11 14

Samaritans
Tel: 1800 198 313

The Kids' Helpline
Tel: 1800 55 1800

USA

Hopeline
Tel: 1-800-784-2433


OTHER CRISIS LINES [LINK]

Self-Injury Articles/Information

Slipping Up... [link]
A titbit of possible wisdom from someone who's seen one hell of a lot of people start, stop and slip up...

The Top 20 Reasons to Stop Self-Harming [link]

20 reasons why SI'ing is not a good choice.

Guidelines for 'Coming Out' [link]
Many thanks to LifeSigns.

How Do I Cope? [link]

Advice on how to identify the feeling that creates the urge to SI, and then what you can do to deal with that particular feeling.

Cutting 'Warning Label' [link]
A powerful reminder of the harm Self-Injury does, and the effect it has on you.

The 'Bill of Rights' for those who Self-Harm [link]
ion>The Bill of Rights For Those Who Self Harm spells out the basic human rights that self-harming patients deserve and should not be shy about demanding.

Professional Treatments Avaliable for Self-Harm [link]
The health care team consists of psychiatrist, psychologist, medical social worker, counselors, and specialist nurses. This article outlines the techniques commonly used to treat Self-Harm.

Scar Reduction/Prevention Advce [link]
Tips and Info on how to reduce the appearance old scars and to lessen the visability of new ones.

Ideas for Distraction

Fun Links [link]
There's no doubt that smiling is a good thing - so here are a collection of links from around the Internet - to amuse and distract.

Online Games [link]
Online Games are a fantastic way to kill time, be amused or be distracted - so here is a selection of some of the best from around the internet.

Things To Do [link]
Having fun doesnt need to be online - here is a list of things to do, fun, crazy or uplifting - that should help take your mind off things, at least for a while.

The Big Distractions List [link]
Welcome to the Big Distraction List - a list compiled by members of methods they have found useful for taking their mind of urges. Some are silly, some are practical - but all are worth a try...



First Aid Advice (link)

Wounds: When to Seek Medical Attention [link]
7 signs you should see a doctor.

The Complete Guide to First Aid for Self-Harmers [link]
Quick and consise advice on how to treat every possible first aid scenario for the Self Harmer.

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