Active self-harm

●Critical

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⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Sharp objects
Escalation if confronted aggressively

Quick summary

Pressure on bleeding. Call 112 if severe. Remove sharp objects calmly. Stay with them.

Do This Now

Step 1: Ensure your safety first
Step 2: Call 112 if severe bleeding or life-threatening injury
Step 3: Apply direct pressure to stop bleeding
Step 4: Remove sharp objects when safe — without struggle
Step 5: Stay calm and avoid shaming

Do Not

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT shame ("How could you do this") or threaten punishment.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT ignore serious wounds because it was self-inflicted.

How to Call for Help

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 for medical emergency if severe injury.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Crisis helpline for ongoing psychological support after immediate safety.

When Professional Care Is Needed

Heavy bleeding, deep cuts, or repeated self-harm attempts need emergency care.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Wounds needing stitches, tetanus, or blood loss need hospital care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Mental health follow-up is critical after stabilization.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — First aid for injury, reduce access to means, connect to crisis help. Address underlying crisis professionally.

Call 112

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