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Teenage Misadventure Highlights the experiences of young people who self‑harm and shows how healthcare professionals can respond effectively. Play video Description Teenage Misadventure shows the impact of self-harm on young people and explores how it is managed within a healthcare setting. Based on real conversations with young people, the film aims to build understanding, improve initial responses and support reflective, compassionate practice in healthcare settings. The filmmakers spent time talking with young people who have harmed themselves to understand some of the distress and dysfunction they may experience and then used their input to develop the script. Self-harming behaviour can often appear alarming for those around a young person and yet we know that some basic understanding of the issues can have a very positive impact on the initial responses that young people receive. It is these initial responses that are the focus of this film and we hope to enable reflection, learning and positive change. Credits East London NHS Foundation Trust Executive producers:Eirlys EvansRichard SimmondsNick GardnerLucy Mason-Pearson Producer/director/writer:Chris GodwinWhite Boat TV Close Reflective questions Inspired by the themes addressed within the film these questions are designed as prompts for group reflection. Emotional Response What feelings did the film evoke for you? Which moments or themes resonated the most? Did anything challenge your assumptions or surprise you? Understanding Young People’s Experiences What might be going on internally for a young person like Dan who presents with self-harm? How might we better recognise the hidden pressures in a young person’s home, school or social life? In what ways can self-harm act as communication when words feel unavailable? Family Dynamics & Hidden Harm How might professionals explore sensitive family issues without making assumptions? What are the risks of overlooking siblings like Harry, who are indirectly affected? Safeguarding & Risk Understanding How do you differentiate between self-harm and suicidal intent in your thinking? What immediate questions help you assess risk compassionately and safely? How do teams maintain confidence in safeguarding without feeling overwhelmed? Professional Boundaries & Emotional Load How do you balance compassion and personal/professional boundaries? What strategies help you prevent emotional fatigue when holding the distress of others? How might teams better support each other after challenging interactions? Systems, Values & Organisational Culture How does your organisation’s culture influence the way staff respond to self-harm? What simple changes could improve young people’s experiences today? Where do you see gaps between organisational values and day-to-day practice? Optional: Questions Specifically for a Multidisciplinary Discussion If your group includes nurses, social workers, admin, youth workers, safeguarding leads, or educators: How does your professional role shape the way you see self-harm? What misunderstandings arise between professional groups? How can collaboration improve the experience for young people? Related Posts Play video Invisible This poignant film raises awareness of new fathers’ mental health and explores the factors impacting the emotional wellbeing of fathers following the arrival of a new baby. Watch now Play video Cycle of Change The film challenges menopause myths and provides clear, supportive information for women, employers, educators and healthcare professionals. Watch now Play video Tina Tina is a powerful film which has been created to support staff to have conversations around end of life care. The film has a particular focus on people with experience of homelessness. Watch now
Description Teenage Misadventure shows the impact of self-harm on young people and explores how it is managed within a healthcare setting. Based on real conversations with young people, the film aims to build understanding, improve initial responses and support reflective, compassionate practice in healthcare settings. The filmmakers spent time talking with young people who have harmed themselves to understand some of the distress and dysfunction they may experience and then used their input to develop the script. Self-harming behaviour can often appear alarming for those around a young person and yet we know that some basic understanding of the issues can have a very positive impact on the initial responses that young people receive. It is these initial responses that are the focus of this film and we hope to enable reflection, learning and positive change. Credits East London NHS Foundation Trust Executive producers:Eirlys EvansRichard SimmondsNick GardnerLucy Mason-Pearson Producer/director/writer:Chris GodwinWhite Boat TV Close Reflective questions Inspired by the themes addressed within the film these questions are designed as prompts for group reflection. Emotional Response What feelings did the film evoke for you? Which moments or themes resonated the most? Did anything challenge your assumptions or surprise you? Understanding Young People’s Experiences What might be going on internally for a young person like Dan who presents with self-harm? How might we better recognise the hidden pressures in a young person’s home, school or social life? In what ways can self-harm act as communication when words feel unavailable? Family Dynamics & Hidden Harm How might professionals explore sensitive family issues without making assumptions? What are the risks of overlooking siblings like Harry, who are indirectly affected? Safeguarding & Risk Understanding How do you differentiate between self-harm and suicidal intent in your thinking? What immediate questions help you assess risk compassionately and safely? How do teams maintain confidence in safeguarding without feeling overwhelmed? Professional Boundaries & Emotional Load How do you balance compassion and personal/professional boundaries? What strategies help you prevent emotional fatigue when holding the distress of others? How might teams better support each other after challenging interactions? Systems, Values & Organisational Culture How does your organisation’s culture influence the way staff respond to self-harm? What simple changes could improve young people’s experiences today? Where do you see gaps between organisational values and day-to-day practice? Optional: Questions Specifically for a Multidisciplinary Discussion If your group includes nurses, social workers, admin, youth workers, safeguarding leads, or educators: How does your professional role shape the way you see self-harm? What misunderstandings arise between professional groups? How can collaboration improve the experience for young people?
Play video Invisible This poignant film raises awareness of new fathers’ mental health and explores the factors impacting the emotional wellbeing of fathers following the arrival of a new baby. Watch now
Play video Cycle of Change The film challenges menopause myths and provides clear, supportive information for women, employers, educators and healthcare professionals. Watch now
Play video Tina Tina is a powerful film which has been created to support staff to have conversations around end of life care. The film has a particular focus on people with experience of homelessness. Watch now