Self-Harm
Comprehensive treatment program for Self-Harm to help you reclaim your life.
A dual diagnosis, or co-occurring disorder, is a mental health disorder that accompanies a substance use disorder.
Depression and addiction often co-occur, meaning that a person can suffer from both a mental health disorder (depression) and a substance use disorder (addiction) at the same time.
People with depression may self-medicate with drugs or alcohol to try to manage their symptoms, which can lead to addiction. Similarly, they may use self-harm to manage the symptoms of depression or another mental health condition.
In the US, over 9 million adults have a co-occurring disorder and half of those with a serious mental disorder have co-occurring substance use disorder.
If you suspect your child or other loved one may be self-harming, be on the lookout for any of the following warning signs:
- Scars: Fresh (red or pink) scars on their wrists, arms, shoulders, legs, thighs, and stomach may indicate recent self-harm. Pay attention to how the scars look, too. They'll likely be in a cluster and uniform in length and direction, suggesting they were deliberate.
- Also, pay attention to the first-aid supplies in your house. If you run out of supplies for no clear reason, someone might be using the supplies and hiding the evidence.
- Using clothes to cover up: Someone who self-harms might constantly wear long-sleeves and pants to hide scars, even in the warmer months. They may also seem newly uncomfortable with the idea of showing skin.
- Touch sensitivity: They may flinch or wince from pain when you touch or grab their arm, waist, legs, or anywhere else they may have self-harm wounds.
- Sneaky or withdrawn behavior: You may notice they sneak off to a bathroom or their room to be alone, and may return seeming notably sad or distressed.
- A collection of weapons or sharp objects: They may keep a stash of sharp objects in their room or bathroom. Examples include pencil sharpeners, box cutters, razor blades, kitchen knives, lighters, sharp jewelry, and pocket knives.
The effects of untreated Self-Harm can be profound, but recovery brings positive changes.
- Improved mental clarity
- Better emotional regulation
- Restored relationships
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