Self-harm Matters HIT News

Suicide rates lower for almost all ethnic minority groups living in England and Wales

  • 17th July 2024
Suicide rates among almost all ethnic minority groups living in England and Wales are lower…

Self-harm Matters HIT 2023-24

  • 5th July 2024
Making links across public health in the region The HIT expanded its membership this year,…

Understanding the journey of self-harm in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

  • 7th May 2024
The Self-Harm Matters Health Integration Team contributed to a technical briefing around self-harm produced…

Developing suicide prevention tools for young people

  • 28th September 2023
Suicide prevention tools for young people should be customizable, transparent, accessible and visually appealing, according…

Should we talk to young people about social media during mental health consultations?

  • 23rd April 2023
Young people find the idea of talking about their online experiences during a mental health…

Self-harm Matters HIT 2022-23

  • 1st April 2023
Changing HIT name Following feedback from public contributors with lived experience the HIT agreed to…

Self-harm Matters HIT welcomes new co-director Ben Borthwick

  • 7th February 2023
Ben Borthwick from North Bristol NHS Trust has been appointed as a new co-director…

Bristol Health Partners explained in short film

  • 1st November 2022
Bristol Health Partners brings together universities, health and care services, and local authorities to improve…

See photos from Bristol Health Partners 2022 conference

  • 6th October 2022
Bristol Health Partners conference took place on 4 October 2022. Click on a photo to…

Bristol Health Partners 10th anniversary conference gets delegates moving 

  • 6th October 2022
Bristol Health Partners Academic Health Science Centre welcomed more than 100 delegates to our…

Improving Care in Self-harm HIT achievements 2021-22

  • 1st April 2022
Even though many help resources exist, including online, young people are sometimes reluctant to seek…