SELF-HARM & SUICIDE

Self-harm: is when someone deliberately hurts, cuts or injures him/ herself. Self-harm is a communication of deep distress and is a call for help. It should be taken seriously. If you self- harm it is very important that you seek help and support. It might seem that nobody understands what you're going through or that you are alone but remember there is help available.

Suicide is not chosen; it happens when pain exceeds resources for coping with pain.

If you are feeling suicidal, or want to end your life, it is important that you keep yourself.  Try to remember that thoughts about taking your life are just thoughts. They do not mean you have to act on them, no matter how overwhelming they are. The most important thing to do if you are having thoughts of suicide is to talk to someone.

Reach out to someone who can help. It is okay to ask for help. Suicide is not an option.

Speak openly about suicide; show you care; listen, encourage and support the person to seek help

Further Information

·        Contact your Family Doctor or MIDOC 1850 302 702

·        The Samaritans 116 123 SMS 087 260 9090 www.samaritans.org

·        Emergency Services 112 or 999

·        Suicide Prevention - a voluntary project by Irish doctors www.suicideprevention.ie

·        1 Life Suicide Prevention 1800 247 100 Text HELP to 51444

·        Console www.console.ie 1800 247 247,  01 610 2638

·        Teenline Support for teenagers www.teenline.ie 1800 833 634 (evenings)

·        Suicide or Survive www.suicideorsurvive.ie Phone 1890 577 577

provides Wellness Workshops www.wellnessworkshop.ie

·        Pieta House www.pieta.ie Phone 01 601 0000

·        National Office for Suicide Prevention - it is not a crisis support service, it is an information and signposting resource.  www.nosp.ie  Phone  01 620 1672

·        HSE Midlands Suicide Prevention Resource Officer 086 815 7320

Suicide Bereavement Liaison Support Service (Midlands) Phone: 086 418 0088

Stop Suicide www.stopsuicide.ie Phone 1850 211 877