RECOMMENDED READING, WEBSITES AND ORGANIZATIONS

BOOKS

Fitzpatrick, C. (2012) A Short Introduction to Understanding and Supporting Children and Young People Who Self-Harm. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Knightsmith, P. (2015) Self-Harm and Eating Disorders in Schools: A Guide to Whole-School Strategies and Practical Support. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Knightsmith, P. (2016) The Healthy Coping Colouring Book and Journal: Creative Activities to Manage Stress, Anxiety and Other Big Feelings. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

RESOURCES

Healthtalk – www.healthtalk.org/peoples-experiences/mental-health/self-harm-parents-experiences/topics

No Harm Done – videos and information for young people, parents and professionals concerned about self-harm www.inourhands.com/noharmdone

Coping with Self-Harm – A Guide for Parents and Carers – information booklet for parents developed by the Oxford University Department of Psychiatry – download or order free hard copies at www.cwmt.org.uk/resources

WEBSITES

www.cwmt.org.uk – mental health charity which provides free training and resources to support young people’s emotional wellbeing and mental health

www.youngminds.org.uk – information for young people, parents and professionals about a wide range of mental health issues

www.inourhands.com – Pooky Knightsmith’s website including webinars, podcasts, resources and blog posts about mental health

HELPLINES

The Samaritans

UK: 116 123

ChildLine

UK: 0800 1111

US: 1-800-422-4453

Canada: 1800 668 6868

Australia: 1800 55 1800