Self harm & Getting help

Living at home?With parents?Have mental health problems?Self harm?

If yes – Read on....

How do I get to the doctors without my parents finding out?

1. Local advice finder 2. Confidentiality

At school

1. Can’t go to Doctor in school time; need an absence note.

2. What will my friends think of me?

At the Doctors;

1.Will the Doctor tell my parents?

2.Will they section me because I self harm?

3.Will I be put on medication against my will?

4.Are there alternatives to medication?

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