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Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · 1d

Yesterday was a special day...we held our first ever #SelfHarmNetworkScotland Conference in Glasgow☺️💙

THANK YOU so much to everyone who attended, our amazing lived experience panel, and all of the facilitators 🙏

The event was hosted in collaboration with The Scottish Government and @cosla.gov.uk

Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · 8d

Frankee and Louise from our Practice Development team are just back from delivering Self-Harm Awareness training in...Shetland 🩵

They delivered 19.5 hours of training to Shetland Islands Council services including social care Practitioners, counselling, residential care, and social workers👌👏

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Scottish Book Trust @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · 8d

New research suggests that school libraries, aside from supporting and strengthening pupils' academic achievement, also play a vital role in supporting pupil wellbeing. ❤️📚

www.scottishbooktrust.com/articles/bey...

An infographic slide that includes a quote. The quote is: 'Children and young people who use the school library have, on average, higher mental wellbeing scores' – not only that but pupils who don't use their school library are 'nearly twice as likely to have low mental wellbeing than they are to have high mental wellbeing'.

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Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · 9d

✨Volunteering Opportunity✨

We are looking to grow our network of volunteers who help operate our Live Chat service, which is there to support people who self-harm 🩵

If you are based in #Scotland , find out more here👇
bit.ly/470N3yB

#SelfHarmSupport #VolunteerInScotland

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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 10d

🌟We're hiring!

Communications Officer
FT 37.5 hours
£34,043 – £38,824
Closes 17 October 2025

Are you passionate about bringing people, services & organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience?

scottishrecovery.net/were-looking...

We're looking for a Communications Officer to join our team! - Scottish Recovery Network

Are you passionate about bringing people, services and organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience.

scottishrecovery.net

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Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · 17d

"I wasn't talking to someone who had read textbooks. I was talking to someone with personal, lived experience and a deeper understanding.

Dee and her Peer Practitioner Isabella had an instant connection and Dee immediately felt at ease 💙

Watch Dee's Story here👇
youtu.be/Wygdt7fVduQ

Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · 22d

We run small groups for loved ones of people who self-harm 💙

These online sessions provide information and support for loved ones.

Our next block starts next Tuesday, 23 September, with further dates listed right here...

If you're interested in attending, click here👇
bit.ly/3J9ZjAc

Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · 23d

If you self-harm and are seeking support, we're here to help 💙

We provide free, remote 1:1 support for people (aged 12+) who self-harm in Scotland.

Find out more about our 1:1 support, here👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/one-to-one-s...

#SelfHarmSupport #LetsTalkAboutSelfHarm #PeerSupportScot

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Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · 29d

"I felt really supported and heard."

Our Live Chat is open every evening from 6pm - 10pm.

The Live Chat service provides immediate support to people who self-harm outside of 'normal' operating hours of other support services.

👩‍💻 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk

#SelfHarmSupport #Scotland

Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · Sep 8

🗞️ We've just published our latest Impact Report.

It contains key information about how Self-Harm Network Scotland has helped people between April 2024 – March 2025 💙🫶

Read our Impact Report here👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/our-impact/

#SelfHarmSupport #Scotland #PeerSupportScot

Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

If you self-harm and are seeking support, we're here to help.

Find info & tools to help you cope on our website, including:

➡️ Info about the functions of self-harm
➡️ First Aid Tips
➡️ Things That Lift Me Up tool
👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/i-need-suppo...

#SelfHarmSupport #Scotland

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Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · Sep 1

👀 Coming soon...

In the coming weeks, we'll share highlights from #SelfHarmNetworkScotland 's 2024/25 Impact Report, which will be published soon 💙

We'll provide insights about our 1:1 #SelfHarmSupport and Live Chat services, our Self-Harm Awareness training and much more! #Scotland

Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · Aug 28

If you're worried about someone who is self-harming, consider talking about it with them 💙

✔️ Know that it's alright to bring it up
✔️ Create a safe, non judgemental space
✔️ Show you care and that they can trust you with this

Watch this video for more tips👇
youtu.be/q8s6Xzinwzg?...

#SelfHarmSupport

How to help someone - Self-Harm Network Scotland

YouTube video by Penumbra

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Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · Aug 20

If you self-harm and need support, we're here to help 💙

Our team of Peer Practitioners provide free, compassionate 1:1 support to people who self-harm.

As long as you are 12+ and based in #Scotland, you can refer yourself for 12-15 sessions of support 👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/contact-us/

Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · Aug 13

We know that it can be difficult when someone you care about is self-harming 💙

That's why we run small groups for loved ones of people who self-harm.

Our next block of Loved Ones #selfharmsupport groups starts on 25th August.

If you'd like to attend/ find out more, click here👇
bit.ly/3J9ZjAc

Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · Aug 5

Our Live Chat #SelfHarmSupport service is open from 6pm - 10pm every evening.

The webchat provides immediate support to people who self-harm outside of 'normal' operating hours of most support services 💙

If you need support, we're here to help👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk

#Scotland

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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · Aug 4

Peer Supporters practice exchange
16 September, Glasgow

Join us, DVVA, Bipolar Scotland & Neil's Hugs Foundation to deepen your practice & connect with other Peer Supporters as together we build a thriving peer support community across the country!

peersupporterspracticeexchange.eventbrite.co.uk

A background of different coloured jigsaw pieces (pink, aqua blue, lime green, yellow and dark purple with the sentence "Peer Supporters practice exchange" written on top in pink.

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Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · Aug 4

We run small groups for loved ones of people who self-harm to provide information and a safe space to get support for your experiences 🫶

Our next Loved Ones self-harm support groups block starts in 3 weeks!

If you're interested in attending, click here👇
bit.ly/3J9ZjAc

Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · Jul 29

💡 We provide fully-funded #SelfHarmAwareness training for anyone in #Scotland interested in learning more about self-harm.

Book your place for upcoming training sessions here👇
bit.ly/49DsGWW

Read more about our training for the public & professionals here👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/training/

Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · Jul 23

"I felt like I couldn't tell anybody about my self-harm because I didn't think anyone would understand it."

In this profoundly honest podcast episode, our Peer Practitioner Cha opens up about her lived experience of self-harm 💙🙌

🎧 Listen here👇
bit.ly/4o07Ys2

Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · Jul 22

📢 We're looking for a Practice Development Officer to join our epic team.

The successful candidate will focus on supporting people who self-harm, as well as the organisations who support them across Scotland💙

Find out more about the role here👇
bit.ly/3UaHS8l

#JobsInScotland #SelfHarmSupport

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · Jul 15

Feeling down?

Our advisors are ready to listen

Mon-Fri 9.30-4: opfs.org.uk/talk-to-us/

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Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · Jul 14

Our Live Chat is available for people looking for self-harm support at times where they may be feeling distressed and may not have anyone else to reach out to 🫶

🕕 Opening hours: 6pm - 10pm, 7 days a week
🔗 selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk

#SelfHarmSupport #PeerSupportScot #SelfHarmAwareness

Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · Jul 9

We develop and deliver informative, accessible training and resources to help improve understanding of self-harm.

That's because we want to raise awareness and reduce stigma around self-harm 💙

Read more about our #SelfHarmAwareness training on our website👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/training/

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Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · Jul 1

Getting To Know...our Volunteers🌟

Antonella is a psychology graduate who has been volunteering for #SelfHarmNetworkScotland 's Live Chat since it started in 2023 💙

Find out more about our volunteers and our Live Chat here👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/who-we-are/

#SelfHarmSupport