if you are extremely injured, or feel you might act on urges to kill yourself:
please call your local emergency number (112 / 999 / 911) or a crisis hotline now.
a list of mental health resources to help you.
self-harm is when someone purposely hurts themselves to cope with overwhelming feelings, stress, or emotional pain. it isn't always about wanting to die - for many people, it is a temporary way to feel control, release, or distraction.
self-harm can look different for everyone. it may involve physical injury, but it can also include hurting yourself in less obvious ways.
none of these mean you're weak, dramatic, or "attention seeking." they mean you're dealing with something really hard and trying to survive the only way you currently know how.
people self-harm for many reasons, including:
whatever the reason, your feelings are real. your pain matters. and you deserve help and support.
you are not alone. it's okay to ask for help. we have plently of resources and support options listed below to help you through this. reaching out is a brave and important first step towards healing.
there is alot of people willing to help you, below are some resources you can reach out to for support:
๐ฌ๐ง UK & ๐ฎ๐ช Ireland
samaritans (24/7): 116 123
shout crisis text line: text shout to 85258
childline (under 19 UK): +44 800 1111
๐ฎ๐น Italy
telefono amico: +39 199 284 284
๐ง๐ช Belgium
zelfmoordlijn: 1813
๐ธ๐ช Sweden
mind suicidal line: +46 90101
๐ณ๐ด Norway
hjelpetelefonen: 116 123
๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark
livslinien: +45 70 201 201
๐ซ๐ฎ Finland
krisjouren: +358 10 195 202
๐ฆ๐น Austria
telefonseelsorge: 142
๐จ๐ญ Switzerland
dargebotene hand: 143
๐ต๐ฑ Poland
children & youth helpline: 116 111
anti-depression helpline (Wed-Thu 17-19): +48 22 594 91 00
national emotional crisis line (24/7): 116 123
children's ombudsman helpline: +48 800 12 12 12
empowering children foundation (parents/teachers): +48 800 100 100
national anti-drug helpline (daily 16-21): +48 800 199 990
โblue lineโ - domestic violence hotline: +48 800 12 00 02
ITAKA - missing persons hotline (24/7): +48 800 080 222
๐ธ๐ฐ Slovakia
ipcko hotline: +421 800 800 181
๐ญ๐บ Hungary
lelki elsลsegรฉly: 116 123
๐ต๐น Portugal
voz amigo: +351 213 544 545
๐ฌ๐ท Greece
klimaka suicide hotline: 1018
๐บ๐ธ USA
988 suicide & crisis lifeline: 988
the trevor project (lgbtq+ youth): +1 866 488 7386
crisis text line (24/7 text support): text HOME to 741741
veterans crisis line: 988 (press 1)
disaster distress helpline: 1-800-985-5990
samhsa national helpline (mental health & substance use): 1-800-662-4357
๐จ๐ฆ Canada
talk suicide canada: +1 833 456 4566
kids help phone (24/7): 1-800-668-6868
kids help phone text line: text CONNECT to 686868
๐ฆ๐บ Australia
lifeline australia (24/7): +61 13 11 14
in any emergency
your local emergency number (112 / 999 / 911)