Self-harm is more common than many people realise, especially among young people. You can learn skills to help you turn to healthier coping strategies, and there is a lot of other support available to manage self-harm.
If you or a friend need NHS medical care for treatment, advice and information, please contact 111, attend the Urgent Treatment Centre and Minor Injury Unit at St Mary's Hospital east of the University of Portsmouth Campus, or see our Urgent Support pages for further advice.
If you are considering suicide or feel you are at risk of acting on suicidal thoughts, please see the Urgent Support page.
You can access advice and support from us in the Student Wellbeing Service.
It is always also advisable to consult your GP about a habit of self-harm or if you are feeling persistently low, especially if your daily functioning is significantly affected.
Let your personal tutor or course leader know if you are having difficulties affecting your studies – they are there to help, and can offer useful advice and support.
Useful resources on self-harm
Mind >
Information on possibly causes for self-harm, how to access treatment and support, and tips for helping yourself or others.
Calm Harm app >
A free app for Google or Apple phones that helps you manage or resist the urge to self-harm.
Staying Safe >
Developed to help people stay safer from thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
Suicide Prevention UK >
A dedicated helpline providing free, confidential support to individuals struggling with mental health concerns.
More wellbeing help
Take a look at our other resources and sources of support for help with everything - from issues with alcohol, to healing from trauma.
Contact the Student Wellbeing Service
Access mental health support and guidance from our friendly team of wellbeing advisers, counsellors and advisers:
Or you can contact us via:
- +44 (0)23 9284 3466
- The Bateson Centre, The Mary Rose St, Portsmouth, PO1 2BL
- wellbeing-admin@port.ac.uk
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