I wouldn't be asking this if I wasn't scared. I'm 18, I was wondering if I was admitted to hospital as a self harm case, would the hospital have to contact my parents or could I stop them doing so?
This is the only reason I'm reluctant to go to the hospital.
Will reply in private.
Your next of keen will be contacted, most certainly your parents.
Please get some help, your parents will help you and get you better. You need help and are not alone. A problem shared is a problem halved. All the best
And I hope you u get the help you need
Annie xx
I am sorry you are self-harming. I do not know the legal position but would have thought that once you are over 18 if you say you do NOT want anyone contacted then the hospital will have a legal obligation to follow your sihes. If you are unsure what about Phoning the local Citizens Advice Bureau or the local go onto the NHS Choices website and ask. I think you will find you have the right to choose. Suexx
I rang young minds listed below - you are 18 and the hospital can not tell your parents.
please go.
let us know how you are and come on here and talk as much as you need to.
regards,
sandra.
Young Minds
Helpline: 0808 802 5544
National charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people, their Parents Information Service provides information and advice for any adult with concerns about a child or young person.
NHS Choices – Self Harm
nhs.uk/conditions/Self-inju...
Help and information on self-harm with links to external agencies.
MIND – Self Harm Leaflet
MindInfoline: 0845 766 0163 0300 1233393
mind.org.uk/help/diagnoses_...
This booklet is for anyone who self-harms, their friends and family. It should give readers a greater understanding and knowledge of the condition and of what they can do to help overcome it.
Royal College of Psychiatrists – Self Harm
rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthi...
The leaflet discusses different ways in which individuals may harm themselves and why people self-harm. It also discusses what help is available for people who self-harm, what they can do to help themselves, and what those close to them can do to help.
Support
Selfharm.co.uk
We provide support and services both for young people impacted by self-harm, and for parents, professionals and others. We create a space where people impacted by self-harm can feel supported and we believe we're taking a big step forward with the services this site offers, enabling young people to find the help they need. Our expert panel is made up of professionals who have working knowledge of self-harm, and who kindly volunteer their time to oversee the website and participate in answering individual user questions. We also stand out because you can view biographies of all the people involved behind the scenes - we're putting names and faces to who we are what we want to achieve.
National Self-Harm Network
Helpline:
Support for survivors and people who self-harm, as well as the people it indirectly affects, like family and friends. As well as supporting the individual NSHN aims to raise awareness of self harm, underlying causes, triggers and the many ways to offer support. We provide training to professional organisations, schools, universities, charities, user groups etc.
Bristol Crisis Service for Women
Charity supporting women in emotional distress, particularly those who self-harm.
Recover Your Life
One of the biggest and best Self Harm Support Communities on the Internet, offers help on a variety of topics surroundingself harm, including self injury, eating disorders, mental health issues, abuse and bullying, as well as drugs and alcohol and first aid.
Harmless
Harmless is a user led organisation that provides a range of services about self harm including support, information, training and consultancy to people who self harm, their friends and families and professionals. Harmless was set up by people who understand self harm and at the heart of our service is a real sense of hope. We know that with the right support and help life can get better. We hope that you find this site a safe and helpful resource.
ChildLine
Helpline: 0800 1111 (24 hours)
Free, confidential 24-hour helpline staffed by counsellors specially for children and young people to talk about any issue that is worrying them. Lines can be busy so keep trying. You can talk to a counsellor online as well as other young people via the message boards. The ChildLine website also contains a lots of information and advice on various topics including abuse, domestic violence, bullying and exam stress.
Get Connected
Helpline: 0808 808 4994
Free confidential telephone and e-mail helpline directly connecting young people to services that can offer help and support, whatever the problem. Volunteers are trained specifically in speaking to young people.
The Site.org
thesite.org/healthandwellbe...
TheSite.org is the first place young people should check for advice, information and support on sex, relationships, drugs, drink, health and wellbeing.
Samaritans
Helpline: 08457 90 90 90
24-hour emergency helpline
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No one will help, I've tried twice since January to self harm myself!!!!!!!!! Please, please any suggests!!!!!!!
