Ohio Center for Adolescent
Wellness (OHCAW) is dedicated to supporting your mental health. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, we encourage you to reach out for immediate support through your local crisis services by dialing 988, contacting your local emergency services, or visiting your local emergency room.
Self-harm is a difficult and often misunderstood challenge that affects teens. For parents, recognizing the signs and knowing how to support their child can feel overwhelming. At the OHCAW, we provide compassionate, effective self harm treatment that focuses on safety, healing, and long-term recovery. Call 888.890.7141 to learn how our teen mental health treatment can support your child and family.
Understanding the Complexities of Teen Self-Harm
Teen self-harm, often referred to as non-suicidal self-injury, is when a teenager deliberately harms themselves. Self-harm can include:
- Cutting
- Burning
- Hitting
These actions are a way for teens to cope with emotional pain. While it may seem hard to understand, self-harm is often used as a way to regain a sense of control or express feelings that feel too overwhelming to share.
Signs of Self-Harm
Common signs of self-harm include:
- Unexplained injuries
- Wearing long sleeves in warm weather
- Emotional withdrawal
- Increased isolation
While self-harm is not necessarily a suicidal act, it may signal deeper mental health struggles, such as anxiety, depression, or trauma. Early intervention with professional help is critical for supporting self-harm recovery and preventing further harm.
Our Teen Self-Harm Treatment
At OHCAW, we specialize in guiding adolescents toward recovery. Our teen self-harm treatment center offers a compassionate, structured environment tailored to the unique needs of teens. Through therapies like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed care, we help teens develop healthier coping strategies and address the root causes of self-harm.
We also involve families in the healing process, ensuring parents have the tools and knowledge to support their teen’s recovery. Together, we create a safety plan for teens, providing steps to reduce the risk of self-harm and promote healing in a safe environment.
Call OHCAW’s Self-Harm Treatment Center
If your teen is struggling with self-harm, don’t wait to seek help. At OHCAW, we’re here to provide the care and support they need to heal. Contact us online or call 888.890.7141 today to learn more about our programs and take the first step towards building a safety plan that prioritizes your teen’s well-being and recovery. Together, we can move toward a brighter, healthier future.
