Chris talks about how he used self-harm to try and communicate that he was in distress. Episode 3 of our new #InConversationpodcast is out tomorrow! Catch up on the first 2 episodes here, or listen wherever you get your podcasts👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/inconversation/ #SelfHarmAwareness

Thanks to @thirdforcenews.bsky.social for letting us shout out about our new In Conversation podcast🙌

Episode 2 of our new In Conversation podcast is out now! In this episode, we look at men's experiences of self-harm, the differences & similarities that there may be compared to a woman's experience, or someone who identifies as non-binary.

💡 In Episode 2 of our #InConversationpodcast, Dr Amy Chandler from @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social talks about the differences between how people respond to men and women who self-harm. Watch out for the full episode which is out on Tuesday. #SelfHarmAwareness #SelfHarmSupport #Scotland

Thanks to our friends @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social for featuring our peer support service in their recent 'The Future Is Peer' Insight Report😍

The first episode of our In Conversation podcast is out now! In Episode 1, Frankee, Chris, Dylan and Amy talk about what self-harm actually is, particularly thinking about men 💙 Watch on our website, and listen wherever you get your podcasts👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/inconversation

Here's a sneak-peak from episode 1 of our new podcast 🎧 The podcast explores self-harm, looking at how it affects men in particular. Look out for the full episode which is out this week...👀 Find out more about the In Conversation podcast here👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/inconversation/

We're excited to be launching a new podcast series next week 🎧 The podcast explores self-harm with a focus on how it affects men in particular. Here's podcast host Frankee with more info👇 youtu.be/kiO3-xiRv6k Watch this space for more info coming soon...👀 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Throughout May, some of our team are doing the Self-Care Challenge💙 Frankee, our Practice Development Lead, created a Zine for Day 3 of the challenge ('Do something creative') and has kindly shared some pictures... We LOVE seeing your creativity in action, Frankee😍 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

✨New Recovery Story✨ "If you self-harm and need support, I think you should just give Self-Harm Network Scotland a go. It’s a free service and you are guaranteed to get something out of it." Read Morgan's Story here 👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/morgans-story/ #SelfHarmSupport #Scotland

Our Live Chat is there for people who self-harm and need support🫶 The Live Chat team are volunteers & Peer Practitioners who all have lived experience of self-harm. It's a safe place. The Live Chat is available on our website every evening: 6pm - 10pm. www.youtube.com/shorts/ReSUu... #Scotland

Here's why we provide #SelfHarmAwareness training: ➡️ To help improve understanding of self-harm ➡️ To reduce stigma around self-harm This kind of training feedback is exactly why we do what we do...Thank you!☺️ Find out more about our free Self-Harm Awareness training here👇 bit.ly/4d1XVgD

It's understandable to be worried about a loved one who self-harms. We're keen to hear from family members, or friends of people who self-harm so that we can continue to develop our loved ones support offer. What kind of support would be useful for you? Tell us in this survey👇 bit.ly/40JlW7g

April is #StressAwarenessMonth and we asked our team to share their stress-busters, because, let's face it, we all get stressed 🫂 💙 Thanks to Frankee Fouin, our Practice Development Lead, for sharing her tips for tackling stress - focusing on her breathing, and learning to accept help.

Thanks to Third Force News for this news item about our new 10-year strategic plan - Catalysts for Change. tfn.scot/news/new-pla... #MHRecovery2036

💡 Vacancy: Self-Harm Network Scotland Training Officer The successful candidate will develop and deliver informative and engaging Self-Harm Awareness training, and join a super passionate team 💙 Find out more about the role and apply here: bit.ly/4tgXGpA #JobsInScotland #SelfHarmAwareness

If you self-harm and need support, we're here to help 💙 Our Peer Practitioners offer remote 1-1 support via video call, phone call, or text to anyone aged 12+ in #Scotland If you feel you need support, just complete this contact form on our website👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/contact-us/

This sounds like the perfect event for people in #Shetland interested in strengthening peer support locally👇

✨Fantastic opportunity to join our friendly team✨ Vacancy: Training Officer We're looking for somebody with experience of developing and delivering training to a range of stakeholders. Find out more about the role and apply here👇 bit.ly/4tgXGpA #JobsinScotland #SelfHarmAwareness #Scotland

1/2) Getting to know Self-Harm Network Scotland... 🔷 Our self-harm support network is here for people who self-harm, feel they may self-harm, or want to support someone they're worried about. 🔷 Our Peer Practitioners provide free, remote 1:1 support sessions to people who self-harm.

🧩We've 1 place left at our Creating Hope with Peer Support in Angus workshop this Thursday @arbroathfc.bsky.social Join us & @penumbra-scot.bsky.social to build confidence & skills in providing peer support to people affected by suicide. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creating-h... #SuicidePrevention

📅 Upcoming Self-Harm Awareness training: Spaces Available! Our 1-hour Self-Harm Awareness training is for anyone in #Scotland interested in learning more about self-harm. Our 3-hour training is for professionals supporting people who self-harm. Read more & reserve your free spot👇 bit.ly/49DsGWW

Are you a parent, carer, friend, or family member of someone who self-harms?💙 What support and resources would be useful and valued by you? Please complete our short, anonymous survey so that we can continue to develop our support offer for loved ones of people who self-harm👇 bit.ly/40JlW7g

Linsey from LATNEM mental heath peer support for mums & birthing people, talks about the vital contribution peer support makes to suicide prevention. “Feedback we’ve had has been really powerful. One of our mums said thank you for keeping me alive" youtu.be/fpPQHzZhQNc?... #InternationalWomensDay

1/2) "I believe that by sharing our own experiences, we can help others to feel less isolated, encourage them to seek support, and help them realise that reaching their goals is possible." ~ Kayleigh, one of Self-Harm Network Scotland's amazing Peer Practitioners💙 penumbra.org.uk/kayleigh-tur...

🔊 Have you ever used our Live Chat? Dee has. We're looking for people like Dee who have used our Live Chat to complete our Live Chat survey. 🫵 Your anonymous feedback will help us to improve the Live Chat. Complete the short Live Chat survey here👇 bit.ly/4aGXTM3 Thank you😊🙏

JOIN OUR TEAM: We're looking for a Practice Development Officer to join our national #selfharmsupport team. ℹ️ Remote role with travel across #Scotland ℹ️ Join an epic team that will help you grow and thrive Find out more here and apply by Monday, 9th March👇 bit.ly/46yEwCw #JobsInScotland

Thanks for covering this @thirdforcenews.bsky.social and giving us the chance to raise awareness about self-harm on #SelfHarmAwarenessDay 🫶😊

Are you worried about someone who is self-harming? We're here to help. Our website houses a range of helpful resources and info, which you can use to support the person you're worried about 💙 Find helpful information and resources here👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/i-am-worried

We're so proud of our SHNS team! 💜 Visit our website and read more about what they're doing to support people who self-harm in #Scotland 👇 bit.ly/3OYKDKd #SHNS #OnePenumbra #40Years

We have done a lot since the launch of the Self-Harm Strategy and Action Plan in 2023. And we recognise there is still a lot to do to expand and deepen knowledge of self-harm, tackle stigma and discrimination💙 Read more about how we're helping to support people who self-harm here👇 bit.ly/3OYKDKd

🥁 We're excited to tell you that we have provided #SelfHarmAwareness training to over 6,000 people. That's 6,000 people who now know lots more about self-harm, who can help raise awareness & reduce stigma around self-harm💙 Thank you to everyone who has helped us reach this magical milestone 🙏🏽

💡 Have you ever used our Live Chat service? If the answer is Yes, then we would love to hear from you. 🔎 Your feedback helps us to understand what we are doing well, and how we can improve going forward. Complete our anonymous Live Chat survey here👇 bit.ly/4aGXTM3 #SelfHarmSupport #Scotland

How does talking about what’s going on for someone who self-harms, help them? Thanks to one of our volunteers for sharing this insight based on his experience of supporting people who self-harm on our Live Chat👇 #SelfHarmSupport #SelfHarmNetworkScotland #TimeToTalkDay #TimeToTalk #Scotland

Lovely to see Darren, our Programme Manager, & Adriana, our Live Chat Team Leader in pic 3😍

📢 Join Our Team! The Practice Development Officer will play a lead role in sharing the learning from our experience & practice to date through engagement and co-production with organisations and individuals in key communities across #Scotland Find out more here 👇 bit.ly/4rv0tdR #JobsinScotland

As we approach the Scottish Parliament election (Thursday 7 May), mental health has never mattered more. Join Scotland’s Mental Health Partnership (SMHP) for a special online hustings event: WHEN: MONDAY 9 MARCH AT 1PM To sign up, please go to: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotlands-...

If you self-harm and need support, we're here to help 💙 All of our Peer Practitioners have lived experience of self-harm. They can offer remote 1:1 support, via video call, phone, text, or email. If you're looking for 1:1 support, contact us here👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/contact-us/

Pleased to be able to share this great opportunity to join our team as a volunteer with @shnscotland.bsky.social . We are recruiting for volunteers for our online web chat service now.

Vacancy: Self-Harm Volunteer We are looking to expand our team with a network of volunteers who add value to the work that we do. As a volunteer, you will support our staff to operate an online web chat that's there to support people who self-harm. Find application info here👇 bit.ly/4qrjmxX

Did you know❓ 🔵 People self-harm as a way of coping with feelings in their lives 🔵 The reasons why a person self harms are unique to each individual 🔵 There is no such thing as a 'typical' person who self-harms Watch this video to find out more👇 youtu.be/Rf0r7bpkYas #SelfHarmAwareness #Scotland

If you are someone who self-harms, we have information and tools to help you cope on our website💙 These can be useful for self-guided support and learning. Find Information & Tools here👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/i-need-suppo... #SelfHarmSupport #SelfHarmAwareness

💡Are you in planning mode? We offer free #SelfHarmAwareness training for anyone based in #Scotland 🙂 ...that's because we want to help improve understanding of self-harm. 📆 Here's our upcoming Self-Harm Awareness training sessions for the next month... Reserve your spot today👇 bit.ly/49DsGWW

If you self-harm and are looking for support, we're here to help 💙 Our Peer Practitioners can provide you with 1:1 support, or you can chat to one of our Live Chat team members. Our Live Chat is available on our website every evening, 6pm-10pm👇 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/ #Scotland

This time of year can be difficult for many people 🫶 Our Live Chat is there for people aged 12+ in #Scotland who are in need of support for their self-harm 💙 ⏰ Please note our Live Chat Xmas opening hours👇 The Live Chat is available on our website: selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk #SelfHarmSupport

🧩Involved in the design, development, & delivery of mental health services in Scotland? Don't miss our #PeerConnects webinar on 5 February 2026! 60 minutes of ideas & inspiration as we explore how to successfully embed peer support in services. peersupportinservices.eventbrite.co.uk #Recovery

"Volunteering for Self-Harm Network Scotland has been rewarding..." 💫 During #VolunteersWeek2025 in June, Natalie, one of our excellent volunteers, shared her experience of what it's like to volunteer on our Live Chat service 💙👇 #SelfHarmSupport #PeerSupportScot #Scotland

"I think my lived experience is important because I am able to offer hope to people." All of our Peer Practitioners have their own lived experience of self-harm 💙 Read more about the power of peer support and lived experience in our report here👇 bit.ly/4iH5H2n #SelfHarmSupport #PeerSupportScot

Back in March, former Mental Wellbeing Minister Maree Todd visited us at our Team Day in Dundee. She chatted to team members about the amazing work that they do and announced further funding for Self-Harm Network Scotland 💙🙏 #SelfHarmSupport #SelfHarmNetworkScotland #SHNS2025Highlights

Great piece about the Creating Hope with Peer Support project and report in Edinburgh Magazine featuring the fantastic Living Warriors Project. Have a read here edinburghmagazine.com/living-warri... #CreatingHopeTogether #PeerSupportScot #SuicidePreventionScotland