Resources
Local Resources
Hampshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (HSCP) has produced a Managing Self-Harm Resource Sheet for non-health professionals (e.g. education staff, parents/carers and others) to support children who self-harm.
HIPS Self-Harm Pathway
For all children under 18 years who present with self-harm behaviour in the community, the Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton (HIPS) Self-Harm Pathway should be followed to ensure that appropriate support is provided.
Hampshire County Council
Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health Strategy
Hampshire Health in Education
The Hampshire Health in Education website is for education staff of all Key Stages to find high-quality and evidence-based information, advice and guidance on a range of health-related categories, including emotional wellbeing and mental health. Information is organised by age group and health topic. This website is frequently updated to ensure the most up-to-date resources are provided. Email contact: healtheducation@hants.gov.uk
School Nursing
School Nurses have a vital role to play in supporting early intervention in the management of emotional health and wellbeing, and may be the first health professional a child or young person discloses low mood or self-harming behaviour to. School nurses follow a defined pathway of care to ensure that appropriate support and resources are offered to enable early intervention in the management of emotional health needs. Assessing the level of risk to the child or young person is a fundamental part of that process with referral onto other appropriate professionals where the risk is deemed higher than Tier 1 (signposting) or Tier 2 (first line care planning). Find out more about the Children and Family Services including School Nursing in Hampshire.
Hampshire CAMHS
Lots of parents and carers have worries about their child’s mental health and think they need a referral to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Whilst this is understandable, there are often lots of other things you can try in the first instance. The Hampshire CAMHS website provides further information on supporting young people with problems and life issues. Also see the CAMHS Videos & Podcasts to access information on various topics including crisis, self-harm and suicide.
Solent Mind
Solent Mind provide a Self-Harm Support Hub for parents, carers and families of children and young people experiencing self-harm. They also offer weekly online Peer groups and Peer led awareness sessions.
ChatHealth
ChatHealth is a free confidential texting service, provided by the school nurse service for young people age 11 – 16. Young people can text 07507 332160 for support.
Energise Me
Energise Me is a charity that champions physical activity for all in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Their goal is to create a happier, healthier and stronger future for local people.
Physical activity transforms lives. Their work is helping people to reduce their risk of major illnesses and depression.
National Resources
If you work with children and young people, have a look at the YoungMinds professionals page for resources, tips and advice on things you can do to help young people with their mental health.
The best start for life: a vision for the 1,001 critical days – GOV.UK
Coping with Self Harm – A Guide for Parents and Carers
Young People Who Self-Harm- A Guide for School Staff
The truth about self-harm | Mental Health Foundation
Harmless – also includes an online assessment tool to use with young people
National Self Harm Network Resources
Advise for Friends, Family and Carers
Bereavement and Loss
There are a number of local and national organisations who can support families, children and young people who are experiencing bereavement and loss. For further information see the Themes & Processes section on Bereavement & Loss.