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by our RBG Correspondent | Woolwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich, the Greenwich Safeguarding Children Board (GSCB), local schools and youth clubs in the borough are uniting to ensure that when it comes to self-harm, nobody suffers in silence.
As part of World Self Injury Awareness Day (March 1), support, advice and services are being promoted aimed at helping young people facing emotional difficulties or mental health issues.
The Royal Borough’s youth hubs will be running sessions throughout March outlining the support available for young people and encouraging those who might be concerned for themselves, or for their friends, to seek help. The GSCB will also launch an information and advice hub for parents, carers and professionals, as well as training sessions for staff.
Cllr Miranda Williams (top right), the Royal Borough’s Cabinet Member for Children’s Services said: “We are committed to safeguarding and supporting young people in the royal borough who face mental health issues."
The Royal Borough’s youth hubs will be running sessions throughout March outlining the support available for young people and encouraging those who might be concerned for themselves, or for their friends, to seek help. The GSCB will also launch an information and advice hub for parents, carers and professionals, as well as training sessions for staff.
Cllr Miranda Williams (top right), the Royal Borough’s Cabinet Member for Children’s Services said: “We are committed to safeguarding and supporting young people in the royal borough who face mental health issues."
"The issues around self-injury are often complex and can be isolating to those affected. The council, alongside local schools and youth clubs, is promoting the support available to make sure that young people do not suffer in silence and receive the help they deserve."
“I encourage those who feel they may be affected by these issues, and those concerned about young people who might be at risk to look into the support available.”
Nicky Pace, Chair of Greenwich Children’s Safeguarding Board said: “There is evidence that self-harming is affecting an increasing number of children and at a younger age than ever before."
“I encourage those who feel they may be affected by these issues, and those concerned about young people who might be at risk to look into the support available.”
Nicky Pace, Chair of Greenwich Children’s Safeguarding Board said: “There is evidence that self-harming is affecting an increasing number of children and at a younger age than ever before."
"It is concerning that so many young people are using self-harm as a way to deal with difficulties and that many are suffering in silence. It is important for young people to receive support and have somebody to talk to. Unfortunately many young people don’t know where to go for help."
"Through this campaign we aim to make them aware that there is help available, that they can access a range of resources online or contact local and national agencies to receive the support they need. That’s why I’m supporting Self Injury Awareness Day on March 1 and I urge everyone to do the same.”
For a range of organisations and websites offering advice to young people on this topic visit:
For a range of organisations and websites offering advice to young people on this topic visit:
www.young-greenwich.co.uk/self-harm.
For info for parents, teachers and others working with young people visit:
For info for parents, teachers and others working with young people visit:
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