The Uncomfortable Truth: Confronting barriers to connection in self harm and suicide prevention

Date & time: 27 February 2026, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Venue
Online and In-person at Trent Conference Centre, Trent Vineyard, Easter Park, Lenton Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2PX

This CPD-accredited event brings together experts, leading academics and professionals from across the sector for a powerful day of evidence-based insights, practical solutions and shared experiences, with a strategic focus on:

  • Collaborative partnership
  • Service-user representation
  • Effective practice
  • Driving change
  • Overcoming stigma and discrimination

Plenary presentations
Dr Kristy Themelis (Nottingham Trent University)
Hidden Crisis: Suicide Risk in People Living with Chronic Pain

Mark Cody (Granborghini)
Re-Igniting Purpose: How Thinking Outside of the Box Can Save Lives

Nina Smith (Edge Hill University)
Innovative School-Based Suicide Prevention Strategies

Workshops
Darren Fox and Shaun Young (Harmless and The Tomorrow Project)
Workforce Welfare in Suicide Prevention: Overcoming Our Uncomfortable Truth

Rachael-Louise Stonard (University of Derby)
Beyond Trauma-Informed: Embodied Approaches to Suicide Prevention

Leanne Moulton and Katie Freeman (Harmless and The Tomorrow Project)
Building Resilient Families: Honouring and Elevating Parents and Carers – The Hidden Workforce

Pam Burrows (The People Booster)
Boundaries That Work: Manage Time and Energy Without Burning Out

There will also be a workshop from Dr Mirabel Pelton (University of Cambridge), with further guests to be confirmed soon.

Cost
£80 - £130
Provider
Harmless - The Centre of Excellence for Self Harm and Suicide Prevention
Further details / booking
Shared Topic Areas