Teen Self-Harm Treatment
Therapy for adolescents aged 12–17
- Understand teenage self-harm
- Learn healthy coping skills
- Get tools to prevent relapse
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We sent our daughter to Avery’s House for self-harm treatment, and we can’t say enough good things about the program. The major difference is that they are not a clinic or a treatment facility; it’s a home. 
About 17% of teens admit to self-harming at least once.
Self-harm is more prevalent in teens than in any other age group. Also known as non-suicidal self-injury, self-harm is often a difficult habit to stop. If your teen is self-harming, don’t wait to reach out. We can help.
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A safe and supportive place to heal
Avery’s House is a set of three homelike teen mental health treatment facilities in Boise, Idaho and Apache Junction and Fountain Hills, Arizona. Our specialized professionals work with adolescents to evaluate, diagnose, and address various mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety. We provide a nonjudgmental and LGBTQA+-friendly environment where teens can safely begin or continue treatment.
Self-harm in teens
Teenage self-harming isn’t always easy to detect. Due to shame or stigma, adolescents tend to learn quickly how to hide their self-harming urges and actions.
If you see any of the warning signs listed below in your child, don’t wait to seek help. If you’re uncomfortable or uncertain about how to speak to your child, you’re not alone! Call us today to learn how Avery’s House can help.
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Self-harm usually starts between the ages of 11 and 14
Self-harm symptoms in teens
Self-harm is not currently a diagnosable mental health condition. For some teens, self-injury may be a one-time experience. For others, however, it becomes a cycle that is hard to break. Common signs that a teen is engaging in self-injury include the following:
- Overdressing for the weather or environment
- Unexplained or recurring cuts, burns, or bruises
- Scars or marks on the legs or arms
- Withdrawal from social interactions
- Expressed thoughts about self-harming
- Spending time alone frequently
- Impulsive or unpredictable behavior
- Keeping sharp objects on hand
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Why do teens self-harm?
Self-harm is not a mental health disorder but a serious symptom of other psychological conditions. Self-harm is not about suicide. Rather, it’s an unhealthy coping mechanism used to relieve built-up stress and emotional pressure. Risk factors for self-harm include the following:
- Certain mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression
- Having family or friends who harm themselves
- Trauma or ongoing stress
- Strained relationships with family and/or friends
- Eating disorders
- Being a victim of bullying, homophobia, or racism
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Avery’s House promotes healing and growth through the work of our team and the excellence of our program.
Josh Lemieux – Admissions
Therapeutic services included
While we tailor treatment plans to best reflect each teen’s challenges, strengths, and goals, the following are common services included:
- Weekly individual sessions
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Art therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- Experiential therapies
- Family therapy
- School support
- Medication management
- Case management
- Music therapy
- Community-based activities