Hospital admissions as a result of self-harm have risen by 68% in the last ten years.
Self-harm affects around 1 in 12 young people, yet it remains an issue people struggle to handle, talk about, and understand. Sometimes, helping can be as simple as having a conversation.
HATW favours a creative over clinical approach, using merchandise, blog posts and workshops to help sufferers find the right support and coping mechanisms beneficial to them as individuals.
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“We have a particular focus on young people experiencing self-harm, but recognise that it can affect anyone, regardless of gender, age, race, or sexuality. We’re committed to providing hope and help to everyone, encouraging everyone to keep their Heads Above The Waves.” – Si Martin
Clothing company Heads Above The Waves (HATW) aims to raise awareness about the growing problem of self-harm in young people. The brand champions a creative outlook on dealing with self-harm in order to give sufferers a sense of hope. With hospital admissions for self-harm on the rise, HATW sheds light on issue with a new line of merchandise.
Managing director Si Martin stated “there needs to more authenticity and accessibility in the approach to dealing with self-harm, as one size doesn’t fit all”. This outlook stresses the importance of providing alternative ways of reaching out to sufferers by moving away from the medical jargon surrounding self-harm.
The brand continues to expand and the new line forms part of the goal to get people talking, echoing their belief that self-harm is a reaction to deeper problems.
Hospital admissions as a result of self-harm have risen by 68% in the last ten years.
Self-harm affects around 1 in 12 young people, yet it remains an issue people struggle to handle, talk about, and understand. Sometimes, helping can be as simple as having a conversation.
HATW favours a creative over clinical approach, using merchandise, blog posts and workshops to help sufferers find the right support and coping mechanisms beneficial to them as individuals.
@HATW_uk
“We have a particular focus on young people experiencing self-harm, but recognise that it can affect anyone, regardless of gender, age, race, or sexuality. We’re committed to providing hope and help to everyone, encouraging everyone to keep their Heads Above The Waves.” – Si Martin