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LifeSIGNS was launched in 2002 to raise awareness about self-injury and provide guidance and support for anyone affected by self-injury. As well as our extensive main website our organisation has grown across the popular social networks. Find us on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter. We hope you enjoy the ideas and news within our blog and always appreciate your comments.



22.012018January 21, 2018
New self-injury awareness wristbands now available for 2018

New self-injury awareness wristbands now available for 2018

By WedgeIn Organisation Announcements, Raising Awareness, Self-Injury Awareness Day [SIAD]Tags key rings, keyring, keyrings, self injury awareness wristbands, wristband, wristbands

Our brand-new wristbands (with their brand-new secret message) are ready for Self-Injury Awareness Day. Get yours now.

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27.082017August 27, 2017
Urgent appeal for volunteers

Urgent appeal for volunteers

By WedgeIn Organisation AnnouncementsTags recruitment

We need volunteers, working from home, to help manage our information services - or LifeSIGNS will close down.

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19.042017August 26, 2017
What to wear in the summer heat

What to wear in the summer heat

By WedgeIn Health & Happiness, Self-injuryTags bandages, clothing, hot, long-sleeves, scars, summer, t-shirts

Do you always show your scars, or do you like the option to cover up in certain social situations? Your choice in how you present yourself to the world is important.

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21.022017February 21, 2017
Your SIAD pix so far

Your SIAD pix so far

By WedgeIn Members, Self-Injury Awareness Day [SIAD]Tags facebook, instagram, Self-Injury Awareness Day [SIAD], twitter

YOUR pictures that you've tweeted in support of Self-Injury Awareness Day.

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30.012017February 27, 2017
Safe with Self-Injury — evening talks for Self-Injury Awareness Day

Safe with Self-Injury — evening talks for Self-Injury Awareness Day

By WedgeIn Raising Awareness, Self-Injury Awareness Day [SIAD]Tags conference, Self-Injury Awareness Day [SIAD]

Evening conference for Self-Injury Awareness Day. London. Register now for free.

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28.012017January 28, 2017
We’re looking for men of all ages to take part in a group discussion about self-injury

We’re looking for men of all ages to take part in a group discussion about self-injury

By WedgeIn Raising Awareness, Self-injury, The MediaTags male, men, video

We want to tackle the issues and make a video.

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26.012017January 26, 2017
First photos of our new wristbands and keyrings for 2017

First photos of our new wristbands and keyrings for 2017

By WedgeIn Raising Awareness, Self-Injury Awareness Day [SIAD]Tags keyring, keyrings, self injury awareness wristbands, wristband, wristbands

Take a look at our brand new orange wristbands and keyrings, and guess the 'secret surprise'.

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16.122016December 16, 2016
Xmas is a hard time for some

Xmas is a hard time for some

By WedgeIn Guest, Health & HappinessTags christmas, Xmas

This is a hard time of year for many people. Families are not always great. Lonliness is a killer.

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28.112016November 29, 2016
Scars and camouflage make up on BBC2

Scars and camouflage make up on BBC2

By WedgeIn RecoveryTags scar camouflage, tv

The Victoria Derbyshire show on BBC2 will feature a short film about camouflaging self-injury scars with special make-up.

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18.112016November 18, 2016
Animated film about self-injury

Animated film about self-injury

By WedgeIn Raising AwarenessTags animation, film

Would you like to do the voice for an animated film? Share your story.

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29.072016July 29, 2016
Feature in BBC documentary – life after self-injury

Feature in BBC documentary – life after self-injury

By WedgeIn Raising Awareness, The MediaTags bbc, documentary, media request

Have you moved away from self-injury? Do you want to hide your scars sometimes?

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13.052016May 13, 2016
New research shows the value of therapy for adults who self-harm or self-injure

New research shows the value of therapy for adults who self-harm or self-injure

By WedgeIn RecoveryTags CBT, Cochrane, counselling, research, therapy

"we found that CBT-based psychological therapy may have led to a small-to-modest reduction in the number of patients repeating self-harm behaviours."

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22.032016March 22, 2016
Theatre troupe supports self-injury awareness

Theatre troupe supports self-injury awareness

By WedgeIn Raising Awareness, Schools, Self-Injury Awareness Day [SIAD]Tags school, theatre, wristbands

More great photos from Self-Injury Awareness Day - the Alderbrook School theatre troupe with our wristbands.

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22.032016March 22, 2016
Students support self-injury awareness

Students support self-injury awareness

By WedgeIn Raising Awareness, Schools, Self-Injury Awareness Day [SIAD]Tags college, Students

The students were well prepared for Self-Injury Awareness Day with our wristbands :) Great photos!

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22.032016March 22, 2016

Your thoughts before self-injury – survey

By WedgeIn Research

Researchers at Glasgow and Stirling University are developing a questionnaire to measure thoughts about suicide and non-suicidal self-injury. Understanding these...

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We've been raising awareness about self-injury since 2002. Now, we need to help create understanding.

LifeSIGNS us run by volunteers with personal experience of self-injury - and we need your help.

There are people of all ages suffering in silence - believing they are alone.

There are teachers and parents confused and frightened by what their pupils and children are 'doing to themselves'.

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    • Self-Injury Awareness wristbands
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