Young people who self-harm, a guide for school staff
Developed by researchers at the University of Oxford, these guides include information on the nature and
causes of self-harm and how to support a young person for school staff.
There is also a guide for parents and carers, available in English and Welsh (links below).
Further resources
Recognising and responding to self-harm in schools
We have collaborated with researchers at the University of Cambridge who have created a new online resource, SORTS, about self-harm. SORTS stands for Supportive Response to Self-harm. The website features information and training for staff in schools to help them recognise and respond to young people who self-harm. It was developed in consultation with mental health practitioners, school staff and young people.
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