Wider learning activity:
Self-injury awareness day
National Threat Level
The threat to the UK (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) from terrorism is substantial. Substantial = an attack is likely. Do you know what terror threats are likely in your local area?
WHAT IS self-injury awareness day?
This month we are focusing on SIAD (Self-Injury Awareness Day – 1 March
“Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD) is a global event held annually on March 1. Its purpose is to remove the stigma attached to self-injury and to encourage parents, family members, educators, and healthcare professionals to recognize the signs of self-harm.”
Click here to read more about self-injury awareness day.
ACTIVITY
As part of your wider learning and understanding, please:
1. To review the content and discover more about self harm, click here. Once you have reviewed the content, please watch the video below.
2. Please prepare to have a discussion with your coach/tutor around this subject. Perhaps you were aware that self-harm exists, what are the non-visual signs (are there any)? What can you do to help (support groups etc) for those who you may know that do actually self harm.