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Deliberate Self Harm
Dr Chetna Kang and Louisa Peacock focus on delibertae self harm
The number of people needing emergency hospital treatment for deliberate self harm is on the rise.
One council area in Buckinghamshire has seen the biggest year on year increase in the country.
So this week we're talking to people about their experiences of self-harm and hearing from parents about the impact it has on them.
Last on
Sun 7 Feb 201613:00
BBC Three Counties Radio
Useful Content
selfharm.co.uk - Luton based national charity supporting young people who self harm.
NHS information pages about self harm
Royal College of Psychiatrists pages about self harm
Childline: Free national helpline for young people, free confidential advice on all sorts of problems: 0800 1111.
Samaritans: Telephone and email support for anyone who is worried, upset, or suicidal; 08457 90 90 90; ROI 116 123; email: [email protected].
PAPYRUS HOPELine UK: a professionally staffed helpline providing support, practical advice and information to young people worried about themselves, and to anyone concerned that a young person may harm themselves. Tel: 0800 068 41 41.
Get Connected: offers help by telephone and email for people under 25 who self-harm. Tel: 0808 808 4994.
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- Sun 7 Feb 201613:00BBC Three Counties Radio
