Education staff and partners
Penumbra site for staff can be found here.
The NHS have made resources available to all Council employees to help support any learning needs around mental health, self-harm and suicide prevention.
These resources can be accessed on COAST by navigating to the ‘other’ category and adding the ‘Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness’ programme to your learning
FULL S HARM, SUICIDE PRESENTATION – May 2018
188-The Art Of Conversation-Choose Life
ADVICE ON HOW TO USE PENUMBRA SAFETY PLAN – Ayrshire Wide
EAC self harm do’s and dont’s leaflet
MIS15-166-GD_Inter_agency_self_harm_booklet_-_young_people
NHS Mental Health Suicide Prevention Framework final
Schools flow chart South Ayrshire – amended Aug 2016
Scotlands Suicide Prevention Action Plan Aug 2018
SELF_HARM_GUIDANCE_PRESENTATION_-_sept_2013_Amended1
Self Harm Factsheet.pdf penumbra
On Edge Learning About Self Harm: a resource pack for teachers and other practitioners working with young people. It comprises four lesson plans designed to give pupils a rounded view of self-harm and the support available. NHSGGC : On Edge – Self Harm Awareness Resource Pack
A whole school approach to self harm awareness and training: WSASH.doc
lifesigns-si-awareness-book-2nd-edition-revised
Information sheet about animations for the CYP workforce_
https://youngminds.org.uk/resources/school-resources/responding-to-self-harm-video/
no_harm_done_professionals_pack
Children and young people
Penumbra site for children and young people can be found here
MIS13-165-CC_Self_harm_infor_for_young_people_-_booklet_
Self-Harm Distractions and Alternatives FINAL.pdf Royal college of psychiatrists
Heads Up: has information on self harm and includes advice and tips on ways on how people can cope and get help.
Self Injury UK: has information and resources on self harm and provides phone, text, email and WebChat support Self Injury Support
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Parents/carers
Beautiful inside and out A5Leaflet_Nov16
MIS13-166-CC_Self_harm_info_for_parents_-_booklet_
Touched by Suicide Scotland Info leaflet 05.08.17 (2)
Helplines
Self Injury UK: Self Injury Helpline – 0808 800 8088 For women of any age or background affected by self-injury, whether their own or that of a friend or family member. Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7pm – 9.30pm
The Pandas Foundation: Free helpline, 0808 1961 776 open Monday to Sunday 9am – 8pm, to parents and their networks who need support with Perinatal Mental Illness.
Young Minds: provides information on coping with self harm and suicidal feelings. https://youngminds.org.uk/ Crisis Text service also available 24/7 Text YM to 85258 and a Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544 Mon – Fri 9.30am – 4pm
Samaritans: 116 123. A free and confidential support to anyone, any age.
Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87. A free confidential phone and web based service for people experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. Mon-Thurs 6pm – 2pm and weekends Friday 6pm to Monday 6am.
Calm (Campaign Against Living Miserably): provide free phone and WebChat support 5pm – Midnight daily: 0800 58 58 58, website has information on a range of mental health topics
