Abstract
Self-injury can be a confusing behaviour, and it can be really worrying when someone you know self-injures. This guide was developed to help school staff (principals, teachers, school nurses, psychologists etc.) understand self-injury, and find some effective ways to intervene. In preparing this guide we consulted families, health care professionals, school staff and parents of young people who selfinjure, as well as the young people themselves. In this way, we have gained a good understanding of self-injury, and what young people want from people who care about them. This booklet explains self-injury and provides some useful tips and resources for school staff. We hope you benefit from the information we provide.