Further Information

More information about self-harm and related topics can be located from the following websites and resources:

Expert comment on story lines on self-harm:

Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention  (07) 3875 3377

Lifeline (02) 6215 9446

Mental Health Council of Australia (02) 6285 3100

SANE Australia 0414 427 291

Suicide Prevention Australia (02) 9568 3111

Australian Websites:

Reach Out! 

South Australia Children, Youth and Womens Health Service

Self Harm: An information booklet for young people who self harm and those who care for them (Queensland Health, 2006)

Fact Sheets:

SANE 

Better Health (Vic)

Research:

Research Centre for Injury Studies (AUS)

Cornell Research Program on Self-Injurious Behaviour (USA)

Written on the Body: A review of literature on self cutting (UK)

Truth Hurts: Report of the national inquiry into self-harm amoung young people (UK)

Contacts and Other Resources:

Mental Health First Aid
www.mhfa.com.au
First Aid Guidelines for Self Injury
First Aid Article www.mhfa.com.au/documents/guidelines/articleBMCnssi_July08.pdf