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Self-harm is when you hurt yourself on purpose to relieve feelings of distress. People sometimes self-harm when life feels hard to cope with.
If you self-harm, you might be dealing with lots of intense thoughts and feelings and hurting yourself feels like the only way to let those feelings out.
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Organisations that can help
Youngminds
Whether you want to understand more about how you're feeling and find ways to feel better, or you want to support someone who's struggling, Youngminds can help.
Papyrus
Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life? For confidential suicide prevention advice contact HOPELINE247.
The Mix
The Mix can help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs.
Samaritans
Whatever you're going through, you can contact the Samaritans for support. This is a listening service and does not offer advice or intervention.
Childline
Get help and advice about a wide range of issues. Call 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.