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Suicidal thoughts and self harm

These pages offer lists of recommended resources on various themes, including books, websites, apps and more. They have been put together by members of the counselling service team: we hope they offer some useful suggestions. We have included a range of resources and, inevitably, you may find that some things are more helpful than others. Feedback is always welcome; the pages are updated on a regular basis.

A note on language: Sections are organised by theme to help you find your way to resources relevant to you. We recognise that there are many ways to describe and categorise mental health and emotional difficulties, identity and lived experience. As such, these themes are by no means definitive or exhaustive. We encourage you to explore the material here in order to find out what fits for you.

The University is not responsible for the content displayed on external links. We recommend that you seek advice from your GP if you have concerns about your mental health, or if you are experiencing a crisis please refer to our student help page for urgent support.

Please see here for information about points of contact in an emergency. If you are feeling unsafe, please don't hesitate to reach out for support.

Read

Books

How I stayed alive when my brain was trying to kill me: One Person’s Guide to Suicide Prevention - Susan Rose Blauner (Bodleian e:book available)

Suicide: The Forever Decision - Paul G. Quinnett, PhD

Choosing to Live: how to defeat suicide through cognitive therapy - Thomas E. Ellis PsyD and Cory F. Newman PhD

Out of the Nightmare: Recovery From Depression And Suicidal Pain - David L. Conroy, PhD

Websites

Self Harm

Where to get help for self-harm - NHS

NHS Guide: Self Harm

Life Signs

Self Injury Support

Suicidal Thoughts

The Calm Zone

Self-harm | Advice for young people | Get help - YoungMinds

Papyrus - Suicide Prevention Charity

Self-Help - The Students Against Depression

Samaritans

SHOUT - Text-based support

Listen

Our Mental Wellness Series organised by the Experimental Psychology Department at Oxford University

A series of talks and presentations developed by the Oxford University Counselling Service

Learn

Workshops

Workshops and Groups - University of Oxford

There are several groups and workshops that may be appropriate for addressing difficulties that culminate in thoughts around suicide or self-harm, please see our Workshops and Groups website or speak with a counsellor if you’d like to know more.

Togetherall Courses

  • My Safety Plan
  • Managing Self-Harm

Self -help body oriented techniques to self soothe and relieve tension

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Tools

Apps

Calm Harm App

StayAlive - Suicide Prevention 

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