Self-mutilation Treatments

Treatment

Treatment usually includes medical and psychological treatment, as well as medications.

Medical Treatment

A doctor will assess whether care needs to be provided immediately to prevent further harm due to ingestion, wound, or other bodily harm.

Psychosocial Assessment

This assessment may be administered to assess a person’s mental capacity, level of distress, and presence of mental illness.

Psychologic Treatment

Psychologic treatment may be done either one-to-one or in a group setting. It is usually aimed at finding and treating the underlying emotional difficulty, trauma , or disorder. It may also include cognitive behavioral therapy .

Medications

Medications used include:

Antidepressants
Antipsychotics
Mood regulators
Anticonvulsants

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