Helplines in China.

Reach out to a self-harm helpline in China today.

Self-harm is when you purposely hurt yourself as a way to cope with difficult emotions. Self-harm may bring you relief from intense emotional pain, but the relief is often short-lived. If you struggle with the following, there are 18 helplines available in China that can offer you support:

• Looking for a way to escape the emotional pain
• Scratching, pinching, hitting yourself
• Cutting yourself with a sharp object
• Feeling like self-harm is the only thing keeping you going
• Craving physical pain as a distraction from overwhelming emotions
• Feeling like you're addicted to pain or hurting yourself
• Taking part in high-risk activities, disregarding safety
• Feeling like you need a physical release for your emotions

"Many people have thought about self-harm or are currently using self-harm as a way to cope with their feelings. It may not feel like it, but you are not alone. Lots of people find it hard to manage overwhelming negative emotions. "

If you tend to hold things inside, talking to someone about your feelings can feel scary. However, trained helpline counselors and volunteers can help put you at ease. You can call a supporter in China when you have the urge to self-harm and they can talk you through your emotions.

If you feel like you might need support with self harm, try reaching out to a hotline in China. It's free and confidential.