The Rainbow Journal: For young people who self-injure

The Rainbow Journal has been created for young people who self-harm. The journal acknowledges different types of self harm as a way of coping with difficult feelings, and encourages the reader to use the journal as another alternative to help alleviate the pain and upset those feelings can cause. By encouraging creative outlets such as writing, drawing, poetry and letter writing, the journal may help develop less harmful coping mechanisms, and help the young person explore underlying problems.

Presented in a ring-bound, user-friendly format, the journal  includes samples of creative work by other young people who self-injure, leaving plenty of space for the journal user to have a go themselves. There is guidance on using the journal safely, helpful information and tips on how to self-care, and a section for useful phone numbers and websites.