Finding out that a friend or family member self-harms is often a daunting and sometimes scary experience. It's not easy to know what to do or what to say, and this is what holds back a lot of us when supporting those who self-harm.
Fear of making things worse, anger, feeling upset and being confused are common feelings that can impact how we react to our loved ones in this situation.
Satveer Nijjar is a self-harm public speaker and trainer, who works nationally to deliver advice, workshops, conferences and speeches on the issue. Here, she shares her advice on what to do if a friend or family member tells you they self-harm.
The following audio will discuss the sensitive issue of self-harming. If you feel you are unable to listen to such content, please refer to our website to find who can help, or if you are in urgent need of support, call the Samaritans on 116 123.