This learning network for parents, carers, teachers and other professionals aims to help children and young people who are self-harming
The self-harm learning network is back for 2025-26. The network aims to improve the skills and knowledge of people working in school-age educational settings, other professionals, and parents, families and carers.
The network, which is part of the Sussex Health and Care Partnership Integrated Care System's suicide prevention work, aims to prevent and respond to children and young people who are self-harming, including within the context of changes brought about by the pandemic.
West Sussex Mind recently delivered a series of FREE self-harm webinars for professionals and volunteers who support children and young people who self-harm. These webinars were a continuation from the previous self-harm learning networks.
This programme has now finished, however a recorded version is available to view on the link below.
Whether you're a professional or volunteer who supports a young person who self-harms, this one-hour webinar is perfect for you. The aim of the webinar is to increase your confidence and reduce fear when it comes to the topic of self-harm, especially when working with children and young adults. We cover the basics of self-harm, what it means and who it affects. We also provide valuable strategies and resources to support those who self-harm and the people around them.
There are two versions of each webinar: one aimed at professionals and one aimed at parents and carers. The links to the recordings are below.
Professionals
Parents & Carers
Professionals
Parents & Carers
Find all of the available West Sussex Mind events on our Eventbrite listing, or contact training@westsussexmind.org for more information.