Understanding & Preventing Self Harm & Suicide: A Whole School Approach

In today’s educational landscape, schools are increasingly called upon to support students facing complex emotional and psychological challenges. One of the most pressing issues is the rise in self-harm and suicide among children and young people. To address this, Dr. Asha Patel, Clinical Psychologist and CEO of Innovating Minds, has developed a powerful, trauma-informed webinar for schools: A Whole School Approach to Understanding and Preventing Self Harm & Suicide.

💡 Why This Matters

Self-harm and suicide are not attention seeking behaviours. It is often in response to experiencing emotional distress, pain, and having unmet needs. Dr. Patel’s presentation explores:

• The impact of childhood trauma on emotional regulation and behaviour
• The myths and realities of self-harm and suicide
• How to identify risk, assess safety, and respond compassionately
• The difference between self-harm and self-injury, and why intent matters
• Strategies for risk formulation and risk minimisation planning
• The importance of clinical supervision and staff wellbeing

🏫 A Whole School Approach

This isn’t just about individual interventions, it’s about creating a culture of safety, understanding, and proactive support. The presentation outlines how schools can:

• Train staff to recognise and respond to signs of distress
• Use tools like CPOMS and EduPod to document and manage safeguarding concerns
• Collaborate across teams to share risk formulations and contextual safeguarding insights
• Support staff through clinical supervision to prevent burnout and vicarious trauma

📥 Download the Full Presentation

This presentation is a must-read for school leaders, safeguarding leads, mental health professionals, and anyone working with children and young people.

👉 Download the Presentation

📅 Book a Meeting with Dr. Asha Patel

Want to explore how your school can implement a whole school approach to mental health and safeguarding?

📧 asha@innovatingmindscic.com
📞 +44 0785 458 5946
🌐 www.innovatingmindsgroup.com
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