Inpatient Self-Harm Treatment In New Jersey
Self-harm is the act of purposely injuring your body as a means to cope with mental anguish and stress. Self-injury -- like cutting or burning -- is used primarily to release emotional tension in a physical form. Self-harm is rarely a one-time event and is usually followed by guilt, shame, and the return of painful emotions.
If you or a loved one is engaged in self-harm, you should look for immediate help. The staff at Abseil Heights is proficient in self-harm intervention in New Jersey. We can keep you safe while helping you develop healthier ways to deal with stress, anxiety, and depression. Call us at 500-999-9999 now for an immediate mental health assessment.
Recognizing Self-Harm
Many psychiatric disorders can lead to self-harm or thoughts of self-harm. People who self-injure often try to hide their behaviors, but you might still see signs. Or, you may recognize these things in yourself. Signs of self-harm may include:
- Fresh wounds such as cuts, burns, scratches, bites, or bruises
- Scars, sometimes appearing in patterns
- Excessive rubbing of one spot to create a burn
- Frequent reports of accidental injuries
- Keeping sharp items or other objects for self-injury
- Talk of feeling hopeless or worthless
- Impulsive behaviors
- Volatile emotions
- Difficulty maintaining healthy relationships
Self-harm comes in many forms. If you do any of the following intentionally or know a loved one who does, seek help now. While many times self-injury isn’t suicidal, it can become accidentally fatal if not treated. You may experience self-harm by:
- Cutting, stabbing, piercing, or scratching the skin with sharp objects
- Carving words or pictures into skin
- Inserting sharp items under the skin
- Burning with open flame or heated objects
- Hitting, punching, or biting oneself
- Banging one’s head on purpose
As soon as you recognize self-harm, call Abseil Heights at 500-999-9999. You or your loved one shouldn’t live with the pain of mental illness or self-injury. We answer every call, no matter the time or day.
How We Approach Self-Harm Treatment In New Jersey
Self-harm is a symptom of a more significant mental disorder that needs professional psychiatric treatment by caring clinicians. At Abseil Heights, you'll receive expert care in a non-judgmental environment. We treat you as a whole, starting with an individualized care plan. We tailor this plan based on your medical history and mental condition. Our goal with inpatient treatment is to find and address the roots of your self-harm while keeping you safe.
Psychotherapy For Self-Harm
Therapy is a powerful tool in self-harm treatment at Abseil Heights. Replacing unsafe behaviors with healthy ones is easier when you understand the thought process behind dangerous behaviors. At Abseil Heights, you'll participate in one-on-one and group therapy daily. Under the guidance of licensed therapists, you will
- Explore the reasons for self-harm
- Identify the triggers for your self-injury
- Explore the anxiety or depression that can come with self-harm
- Practice healthy coping skills to replace hurting yourself
- Make an aftercare plan for improving your mental health
Medical Treatment For Self-Harm
The rush and relief you get from self-harm may stem from a chemical imbalance within your brain. Medicine can help balance out the brain chemicals, making self-harm an unnecessary option. If appropriate, our staff will work with you to prescribe safe but effective medications that can help with the root anxiety, depression, or other mental disorders.
Our nurses can also help you care for any wounds upon admission. As part of our initial assessment, we will examine you for scars and fresh injuries. If you've come from a hospital, we will help you follow your doctor's orders for wound care.
How We Prioritize Patient Safety at Abseil Heights
At Abseil Heights, we understand you are entrusting us with your or your family member's life. Patient safety is always the priority. We have safety protocols to handle numerous situations when patients are an active danger to others or themselves. At the same time, we strive to treat every patient with the dignity they deserve.
When you arrive for an urgent assessment, we first take you to a safe, comfortable space to lessen the chance of you hurting yourself more. During your assessment, we'll ask about your current mental state, past medical and mental health history, and if you have been self-medicating with other substances. You may have 24-hour supervision if you are an active self-harm or suicidal threat. Any wounds from self-injury will be treated to reduce scarring and infection.
Our on-call clinicians will always be available during your stay if you need immediate assistance. Your assigned therapist will work with you through individual and group therapy to practice safe coping techniques to help you resist the urge to injure yourself. As the desire to self-harm lessens, we may adjust medications or your personal care plan. Our goal is not just temporarily to stop your habits but also to tackle the underlying need to hurt yourself.
What To Know About Self-Harm And Suicidal Ideations
Self-harm refers to injury you do to yourself without the intent of taking your life. However, a person can experience both self-injury and suicidal ideation. If you or a loved one are thinking about suicide or have attempted to take their own life, call Abseil Heights at 500-999-9999 now. We provide urgent assessment and treatment for self-harm and suicidal ideations in New Jersey. We will begin monitoring you as soon as you arrive and work to stabilize you quickly. We are here to help you now.
Call Abseil Heights Now For Urgent Self-Harm Intervention in New Jersey
No degree of self-harm is healthy. If you or a loved one feel the urge to do self-injury, contact Abseil Heights for a self-harm intervention in New Jersey. Call 500-999-9999 or submit the form below. We will respond immediately, no matter the time or day. We are here to help now.