Graphic for a workshop titled ‘Understanding Self-Harm Workshop.’ The background shows a dark silhouette of a person in profile against a bright light. The top-left corner includes the label ‘Report Card 26.1.’ Two organisation logos appear on the right: the CYPSP logo and the Inspire Wellbeing logo. A black banner at the bottom-right displays the date: ‘21st January 2026

The issue of self-harm and suicide amongst young people has been raised at LPG meetings over the past number of years, predominantly by youth workers, school-based and support services staff who have observed a growing prevalence of young people presenting with anxiety or distress, including self-harm behaviours. Self-harm & suicidal behaviours are interconnected, but distinguishing between the two can be challenging. It is, therefore, crucial to recognise the significant differences in intention and the risks each one presents.

LPG members identified the need to learn more around the issues associated with self-harm and suicide in order to better equip themselves to support a child or young person in crisis, and so the Southern Area Locality Development Team worked with Inspire to hold an Understanding Self-Harm Awareness Session open to LPG members and other contacts across the Southern Trust Area.

Inspire delivered their SHIP (Self-Harm Intervention Programme) PHA-funded Community Workshop, in-person, to 19 participants in Tower Hill, Armagh, on Wednesday 21^st January 2026, providing a safe and supportive environment to learn how to recognise the signs, respond with compassion, and connect individuals, if appropriate, to Inspire’s SHIP or to other relevant support services.

Download the Understanding Self-Harm Workshop Scorecard HERE.