 Hey, what's up, you guys welcome back to my channel. I feel new here. Hi. Hello. I'm Lydia And I'm into health videos here on YouTube Today was talking about how you can help someone who's self-harm Number one jeez I'm siren. No, that's why I end up number one Stay calm. You might feel angry or upset at someone you You care about is self-harm. When we act in the van, you can shut down the conversation immediately That person needs your kindness right now. Number two Acknowledge their emotions Self-harm is a sign of serious emotional distress You can ask open questions about their feelings. These can be as simple as How are you feeling or What are you feeling? Remember, this is about them expressing their emotions You might feel you need to urgently understand what they are doing, but it's you do best to give them time and space to talk in their own words and tie him. Number three, show care and concern Focusing on people's emotional distress can help people feel cared for unheard We know that caring really shifts our key to the helping people who's self-harm. Number four, be non-judgmental There's a lot of stigma around self-harm You feel them feel really apologetic and embarrassed which adds to the stress It makes them best likely to talk about it. Let the person in your life know they don't need to be apologized to or say sorry to you. You're there to listen and support them through this and find your way through. Next we have Remind people of coping strategy is in times of heightened emotion and all distress people can get caught up in the present It can help to gently remind someone what's worked in the past and how it might help now Have patience People who have self-harm and have told us that It helps when supporters don't expect them to stop self-harm. I mean, do it be apparently Recognize it could take them time for them to feel better and lastly To just be there for them. So far is a scary lonely thing and sometimes the best thing to do is just comfort them Tell them everything. It's going to be alright Be loving and gentle And tell them that you're there for them. So they're just a few things you can do to help somebody to help arms. I Hope you've enjoyed this video And I'll see you on my next one Peace