Calm Harm is a free, award-winning app designed to help young people manage or resist the urge to self-harm. Developed by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Nihara Krause MBE in collaboration with young people, Calm Harm uses evidence-based principles from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
The app offers a range of activities to help you 'ride the wave' of self-harm urges, including:
- Comfort
- Distract
- Express Yourself
- Release
- Random
It also features a breathing exercise to help you stay mindful, regulate emotions, and reduce tension.
Key features:
- Immediate activities and techniques to break the cycle of self-harm behaviour
- Tools to explore underlying triggers
- Support in building a ‘safety net’ of helpful thoughts, behaviours, and access to supportive people
- Opportunities to journal and self-reflect
- Signposting to further help
- Private, anonymous, and safe
Who is it for? Calm Harm is intended for young people aged 13 and over who want support in managing self-harm urges. Please note, the app is not a substitute for assessment or treatment by a health or mental health professional.
Cost: The app is free in the UK. Charges may apply elsewhere; all proceeds support stem4’s work in providing evidence-based mental health support for young people.
Download Calm Harm today and start building your safety net.
Our app is for young people over the age of 13.