Condition

Self-Harm

Hurting oneself on purpose, such as cutting or burning, often as a way to cope with overwhelming emotions.

Also called: self-injury, cutting, self-injurious behavior

Who Can Help with Self-Harm?

Psychologists
A doctoral-level mental health professional who provides talk therapy and psychological testing for conditions such as anxiety, depression and trauma.
Psychiatrists
A physician who diagnoses and treats mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Psychiatrists can prescribe medicine.
Child Psychiatrists
A psychiatrist who treats mental health and behavior conditions in children and teenagers, including ADHD, anxiety and depression.
Counselors
A licensed mental health professional who provides talk therapy for stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship problems.
Behavior Analysts
A professional who uses applied behavior analysis (ABA) to build skills and reduce problem behaviors, most often for children with autism.
Residential Treatment Centers
A live-in program that provides round-the-clock treatment and support for mental health conditions.
Psychiatric Hospitals
A hospital, or a unit within one, that provides inpatient treatment for serious mental health conditions.

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about self-harm and what is right for you.