01/03/2026
Today, March 1st, marks Self-Harm Awareness Day.
At Chase Lodge Hospital, we want to help change the conversation around self-harm.
Our CEO and Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Ibrahim Yahli, explains why awareness alone is not enough. We need healthcare environments where people feel safe, listened to, and supported early, before they reach crisis point.
He highlights the importance of:
• Early intervention
• Compassionate, trauma-informed care
• Removing stigma from mental health conversations
• Creating spaces where people feel heard, not judged
If today, or any other day feels tough, support is available. Our teams are available 8am - 8pm every weekday and 9am - 6pm weekends. Organisations like can also help. Reaching out is a step toward care.
You can read Dr Yahli’s full article here: https://dribrahimyahli.com/latest-news/f/breaking-the-silence
At Chase Lodge, we’re building a hospital, and a community, where compassion comes first.