Calm Harm – manage self-harm 5.3.3

The urge to self-harm can be likened to a powerful wave that intensifies as the desire to engage in such behavior arises.

Experience the journey of overcoming these urges alongside over 2 million users with the Calm Harm app, a free resource designed to provide support and guidance. The app offers a selection of activities categorized as Comfort, Distract, Express Yourself, Release, and Random, allowing users to find techniques that resonate with them.

In addition, the app features a breathing technique aimed at fostering mindfulness, managing difficult emotions, and reducing tension.

By learning to ride the wave of these urges using the Calm Harm app, the desire to self-harm gradually diminishes.

Calm Harm is an esteemed app developed by Dr. Nihara Krause, a Clinical Psychologist who collaborated with young people and implemented principles from the evidence-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This award-winning app was developed for stem4, a teenage mental health charity. Calm Harm adheres to NHS standards and has received approval from ORCHA.

Calm Harm is equipped with immediate techniques that help break the cycle of self-harm behaviors and explore underlying triggers. It aids in building a "safety net" composed of positive thoughts, behaviors, and access to supportive individuals. Journaling and self-reflection options are also provided. Moreover, the app offers helpful signposts.

The Calm Harm app ensures privacy, anonymity, and safety for its users.

Here are some reviews from individuals who have used the Calm Harm app:

• "This app has been tremendously helpful in my life. I cannot express enough gratitude for its positive impact."
• "My support worker recommended this app to me, and it turned out to be the best decision I ever made! It has been a great source of support during tough times, and I highly recommend it!"
• "This app truly saves lives. It is a beautifully designed tool that I am endlessly thankful for."

Notable accolades received by the Calm Harm app include:

• Winner of the Health Tech Awards' "Best Healthcare App of the Year" in 2021
• Winner of the Digital Leaders 100 Awards' "Tech for Good Initiative of the Year" in 2020 (for stem4's app portfolio, which includes Calm Harm)
• Winner of the Third Sector Awards' "Digital Innovation of the Year" in 2019

Please note that while the Calm Harm app is a valuable resource, it is not intended as a substitute for professional assessment and personalized treatment by a healthcare or mental health professional.

Furthermore, if you forget both your passcode and security answer, please be aware that they cannot be reset as user accounts are not created. In such cases, you will need to reinstall the app, resulting in the loss of any previously saved data.