Self-harm alternatives

Discover alternatives to harmful or destructive behaviours with this free tool, accessible to anyone at any time.

'Something Else' will guide you through safer alternatives, like deep breathing or muscle relaxation.

Forever free and open

Something Else will never move behind a paywall or log-in: it's there for anyone who needs it

Completely private and secure

Zero tracking and no data saved. We don't save or copy your inputs, and no AI is trained from them.

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