Its National Self Injury Awareness Day on the 1 March and Live It Well wants to highlight the support and information that is out there if you are experiencing problems or are worried about a family member or a friend.

What is Self Injury? Deliberate self-harm is a term used when someone intentionally injures or harms him or herself. We all have accidents and end up with cuts and bruises through no fault of our own - but it’s the cuts and bruises that we cause ourselves on purpose that are classified as self-harm.

If you are experiencing issues with Self Harm or are worried about a family member or friend there is someone there to help you:

• Samaritans: 08457909090
• ChildLine:0800 1111
• Mental Health Matters: 0800 107 0160 (over 18)

or there is online help available through these websites:

• www.nshn.co.uk - The National Self Harm Network
• www.Samaritans.org
• www.Harmless.org
• www.youngminds.org.uk

There is also free NHS Talking Therapy and Counselling services for people in Kent and Medway, you can refer yourself into them and don’t have to see your GP. Go to our NHS Therapy and Counselling page to find the listing for your local area.