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At our self-harm treatment programs in Atlanta, we understand that self-harming behaviors are often misunderstood—both by those experiencing them and by others.

These behaviors typically aren’t attention-seeking acts, but rather complex coping mechanisms developed in response to overwhelming emotional pain, trauma, or difficulty regulating emotions.

Peachtree Wellness Solutions provides a compassionate, judgment-free environment where you can finally address the underlying causes of self-harm while developing healthier ways to cope with distress.

Learn more about our Atlanta mental health treatment programs or call us now at 770-202-1260.

You are not alone. You deserve to get help.

Peachtree Wellness is an industry leader in mental health treatment. Our team of top medical experts specialize in dual diagnosis treatment and are committed to ensuring that each patient is treated as an individual. Call us today, we’re available 24/7.

Who Is at Risk for Self-Harm?

Researchers find it sometimes can be difficult to do complete studies on which populations are more likely to self-harm. This is because self-harm is often done in private and not recognized by others. As well, even when an injury requires medical help, many people are too embarrassed or scared to see a doctor. Many teenagers self-harm, although people of all ages can do it.

Females are thought to outnumber the males who do it, but some studies show that anywhere from 35-50% of self-injurers may be male.

People who have experienced trauma, either currently or in the past, are more likely to engage in self-harm than others. The same is true of individuals with an eating disorder. Self-harm also shows up frequently in sexual minorities. This includes people who identify as LGBTQ+.

Self-harm can happen regardless of a person’s gender, age, sexual preference, race, and other identifying factors.

Signs and Symptoms of Self-Harm Behaviors

Someone can be in need of self-harm treatment for a while before others notice. However, there are some common signs and symptoms of self-harm. These include:

Wearing long sleeves, pants, jackets, or other inappropriate clothing for the weather
Avoiding activities that reveal skin, such as going to the gym or swimming
Signs of injury or wounds, such as scratches, cuts, or burns
Not having valid explanations for injuries
Broken bones
Having or hiding sharp instruments like razor blades or knives that can be used to cut
Having or hiding lighters or matches that can be used to burn
Isolating
Moodiness or showing a lack of emotion

Females more commonly choose to cut themselves as a form of self-harm. Alternatively, males are more likely to hit and bruise themselves or have someone else hurt them.

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The Effects of Self-Harm

Someone who needs self-harm treatment can experience different types of damaging effects.

Physical effects include permanent scarring and other medical consequences. Additionally, many people who self-harm suffer emotional and psychological damage. For many, the fact that they self-harm causes them to feel shame and embarrassment, which keeps them in a spiral of hurting themselves in order to try to relieve those feelings. Those who self-harm also tend to have low self-esteem, isolate socially from others, and experience difficulty connecting with others.

Our Self-Harm Treatment Programs in Georgia

At our specialized treatment centers across Georgia, we provide comprehensive care for individuals struggling with self-harm behaviors and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Our evidence-based approach addresses not only self-harm but also depression, anxiety, trauma, and other dual diagnosis disorders through integrated treatment plans tailored to each person’s unique needs.

Residential Treatment

Our residential program provides 24/7 support in a structured, supervised environment. This highest level of care is designed for individuals with severe symptoms who need intensive treatment and a safe space away from triggers.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

PHP offers structured treatment during the day while allowing clients to return home in the evenings. This program typically runs 5-7 days per week for 6-8 hours daily and includes comprehensive mental health services addressing self-harm behaviors alongside underlying conditions like depression and anxiety.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Our IOP provides focused treatment while allowing greater flexibility for work, school, or family responsibilities. Clients typically attend treatment 3-5 days per week for 3-4 hours per day, participating in therapy sessions that address both self-harm recovery and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Outpatient Treatment

Outpatient care offers the most flexibility, with scheduled therapy sessions 1-2 times per week. This level supports individuals with milder symptoms or those who have progressed through higher levels of care.

Our dual diagnosis approach ensures that all contributing factors to self-harm behaviors are addressed simultaneously, increasing the likelihood of successful long-term recovery. Each client receives personalized care from our team of mental health experts.

What to Expect During Self-Harm Treatment

Access to multiple types of therapy lies at the heart of self-harm treatment. Peachtree Wellness Solutions provides both residential and outpatient care. With both programs, we provide access to several kinds of therapy, including:

Individual therapy
Psychiatry
Holistic therapy
Medication-assisted treatment
EMDR therapy (helpful for trauma issues)
Spravato treatment
Red light therapy

We also offer evaluations to see if using prescription medications can help address the root causes of self-harm. Our staff can recommend FDA-approved medications and monitor each person for how they react to them.

Preventing Self-Harm

Someone who self-harms can help prevent episodes of it by practicing using healthy coping skills. First, they should find someone they can confide in when they feel overwhelmed. This can be a parent, other family members, a close friend, or a therapist. Being able to speak openly can relieve the urge to harm themselves.

Another method to prevent self-harm is to make a list of potential triggers. It can include people, situations, and emotions like anger, sadness, or frustration. Making the connection that certain things cause an urge to self-harm can help the person predict a trigger that may occur.

Short-term activities can prove helpful by providing a distraction. The individual can try sensory-provoking acts like taking a shower or eating hot or cold foods. They can also engage in creative acts like drawing, writing in a journal, or listening to music. Another option is to engage in a short burst of exercise or focus on something like a puzzle or game.

Find Self-Harm Treatment Today

When someone self-harms, they usually feel shame about what’s happening. This can make it difficult to reach out for help.

Peachtree Wellness Solutions makes it easy to get the help everyone deserves. Our self-harm treatment program offers two ways to get help. We provide both residential and outpatient care, which allows us to work with your schedule. The variety of therapies we offer helps people come to terms with the reasons behind self-harm and how to move past it.

If you would like to talk to our staff about finding help for self-harm, contact us now. We have answers to any questions you have.

Last Updated on:
February 24, 2025

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