• S3E8 - Understanding self-harm, with Naomi Salisbury

  • Feb 7 2025
  • Length: 38 mins
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S3E8 - Understanding self-harm, with Naomi Salisbury

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  • What is self-harm? Why can it be so uncomfortable to talk about? How do we best support those who self-harm?

    In this episode of Lively Minds, hosts Ellie and Will explore self-harm with Naomi Salisbury, a consultant and former CEO of Self Injury Support. They discuss the varied reasons behind self-harm, its misconceptions, and the importance of compassion and harm minimisation.

    Naomi shares insights on support strategies, the role of lived experience in policy, and practical tools for seeking help - both for those that self-harm and those that care about them.

    Links to support are provided in good faith. Lively Minds is not responsible for their content.

    Self Injury Support
    www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sisupportorguk/
    Helpline: 0808 800 8088

    Doc Ready
    Help for preparing to go to the doctor to discuss something mental health-related
    www.docready.org

    Stem 4
    Calm Harm is an app that helps you manage or resist the urge to self-harm.
    https://calmharm.stem4.org.uk

    distrACT
    If you're supporting people who self-harm and your services are under strain, you can now provide easy access to wellbeing information, self-help tips and links to support with the award-winning distrACT app.
    www.expertselfcare.com/distract/

    00:00 Introduction to Lively Minds Podcast
    01:02 Understanding Self-Harm: Definitions and Perspectives
    02:03 Exploring the Reasons Behind Self-Harm
    06:10 Self-Harm as a Coping Mechanism
    11:30 Addressing Self-Harm: Approaches and Techniques
    20:31 Common Myths and Stereotypes About Self-Harm
    33:06 Final thoughts for those affected by Self-Harm
    35:33 Conclusion and Resources

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    Please note that this show does not constitute medical advice and is not a replacement for seeking professional help. You can find out more about the show and get signposting to support on our website livelymindspod.com
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