The Hidden Pain? research project looked at the perspectives of people with learning disabilities who self-injure. This is the first time a study has actually asked people with learning disabilities throughout the UK about their own understandings of their self-injury and what would help them.

This study was carried out by Self injury Support (formerly Bristol Crisis Service for Women) and the Norah Fry Research Centre. 

Research reports

Free to download

• Full research report (pdf, 929K)
• Research findings summary (pdf, 188K)
• Easy read summary (pdf, 573K)

Resources are available from the project

Purchase from our shop

• A DVD of people with learning disabilities talking about their experiences of self-injury £6.00
• A workbook for people with learning disabilities who self-injure, to help them think through and address their self-injury. £5.00
• An information booklet for family members/supporters or people with learning disabilities who self-injure £3.00
• A training pack for those working with people with learning disabilities who self-injure. £50.00

These are free for people with learning disabilities, for more information click here