Calm Harm – manage self-harm

Calm Harm – manage self-harm

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Calm Harm – Ride the wave and manage self-harm urges

Join over 2 million people using this free, private, and award-winning app. Developed by clinical psychologists using evidence-based DBT principles, Calm Harm provides immediate tools to help you resist urges, stay safe, and find your path to relief—all with total anonymity.

Publisher

Stem4

Category

Health & Fitness

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

4.3/5

Total Ratings

300

Locales

1

Inside Your Safety Net

Discover the interface used by 1M+ users.

Calm Harm app home screen featuring the Ride the Wave button and a daily streak tracker

Calm Harm app home screen featuring the Ride the Wave button and a daily streak tracker

A screenshot showing the Express Yourself activities list in the Calm Harm app for managing self harm urges

A screenshot showing the Express Yourself activities list in the Calm Harm app for managing self harm urges

Calm Harm app interface showing a guided breathing activity with a timer and character.

Calm Harm app interface showing a guided breathing activity with a timer and character.

Calm Harm app screen showing personalized activity suggestions for managing emotional urges

Calm Harm app screen showing personalized activity suggestions for managing emotional urges

Calm Harm app dashboard showing weekly urge strength trends and common emotional triggers.

Calm Harm app dashboard showing weekly urge strength trends and common emotional triggers.

Ride the Wave to a Safer Moment

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 1M+ users.

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Categorized Relief Strategies

Instantly access five specific activity categories—Comfort, Distract, Express Yourself, Release, and Random—tailored to help you manage the intensity of your urges in real-time.

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100% Private and Anonymous

Your safety is personal. With no accounts to create and no data collected, your journey stays entirely on your device, giving you a secure space to heal without fear of judgment.

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Evidence-Based DBT Tools

Utilize proven Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) techniques and mindful breathing to regulate overwhelming emotions and build a reliable safety net of helpful behaviors.

About the app

Everything you need to know about Calm Harm – manage self-harm.

Description

The urge to self-harm is like a wave. It feels the most powerful when you start wanting to do it. Join over 2 million users and learn to ride the wave with the free Calm Harm app by choosing activities from these categories: Comfort, Distract, Express Yourself, Release, and Random. There is also a breathing technique to help be mindful and stay in the moment, regulate difficult emotions and reduce tension. When you ride the wave, the urge to self-harm will fade. Calm Harm is an award-winning app developed for teenage mental health charity stem4 by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Nihara Krause, in collaboration with young people, using principles from the evidence-based Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). It is built to NHS standards and approved by ORCHA. Calm Harm provides some immediate techniques to help break the cycle of self-harm behaviours and explore underlying trigger factors; build a ‘safety net’ of helpful thoughts, behaviours and access to supportive people; and provides the opportunity to journal and self-reflect. It also provides signposts to help. The Calm Harm app is private, anonymous and safe. Reviews from Calm Harm app users: • ‘This app helps me so much. I can't thank you enough for improving my life.’ • ‘I was told by my support worker to download this, best thing I ever did!! It’s helped me a lot through the tough times and I would definitely recommend this!!!’ • ‘This app saves lives. It is a beautiful, beautiful tool. Thank you endlessly.’ Awards for Calm Harm include: • Health Tech Awards Winner ‘Best Healthcare App of the Year’ 2021 • Digital Leaders 100 Awards Winner ‘Tech for Good Initiative of the Year’ 2020 (for stem4’s app portfolio, including Calm Harm) • Third Sector Awards Winner ‘Digital Innovation of the Year’ 2019 Please note that the Calm Harm app is not a substitute for the assessment and individualised treatment by a health/mental health professional. Please also note that if you forget both your passcode and security answer, these cannot be reset as we do not create user accounts. You will need to reinstall the app, losing any previous data.

Latest Version

6.2.1

Size

38.0 MB

First Released

Feb 20, 2015

You can ride this wave.

Join over 2 million people using free, evidence-based DBT techniques to manage urges safely. Completely anonymous and private—because your safety shouldn't require a login.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Calm Harm – manage self-harm

What is the Calm Harm app?

The Calm Harm app provides immediate techniques to help manage the urge to self-harm. It offers activities categorized as Comfort, Distract, Express Yourself, Release, and Random, including a breathing technique to regulate emotions.

How does Calm Harm help manage self-harm urges?

Calm Harm teaches users to 'ride the wave' of self-harm urges by engaging in various activities from categories like Comfort, Distract, and Express Yourself. It also includes breathing techniques to help regulate emotions.

Is the Calm Harm app safe and private to use?

Yes, the Calm Harm app is private, anonymous, and safe. It protects user information by not creating user accounts, ensuring personal data is not stored or linked to an identity.

Who developed the Calm Harm app?

The Calm Harm app is an award-winning app developed for the teenage mental health charity stem4 by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Nihara Krause, in collaboration with young people.

What are the main features of the Calm Harm app?

The Calm Harm app offers activities across Comfort, Distract, Express Yourself, Release, and Random categories, plus a breathing technique. It helps break self-harm cycles, explore triggers, build a safety net, and provides journaling and self-reflection opportunities.

Can Calm Harm replace professional mental health treatment?

No, the Calm Harm app is not a substitute for assessment and individualized treatment by a health or mental health professional. It serves as an immediate technique tool.

Does Calm Harm offer personalized activity suggestions?

Yes, the Calm Harm app provides personalized activity suggestions based on a user's previous use. This feature helps tailor interventions to individual needs and preferences.

How does Calm Harm help users track their progress or urges?

Calm Harm allows users to monitor their urges and identify trends through a 'My Usage' section. This displays a weekly average urge strength graph and common reasons for urges.

What happens if I forget my passcode or security answer for Calm Harm?

If you forget both your passcode and security answer for Calm Harm, they cannot be reset because the app does not create user accounts. You must reinstall the app, which will result in losing previous data.

Is the Calm Harm app an award-winning application?

Yes, the Calm Harm app is an award-winning application. It has received accolades such as 'Best Healthcare App of the Year' 2021 and 'Tech for Good Initiative of the Year' 2020.

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