What Treatments are available?
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If you’ve injured yourself severely, call emergency services or go to the A&E.
If you are thinking of suicide, call emergency services or a suicide hotline or a close friend.
How can medical services help me?
Psychotherapy
This is talk-therapy.
It aims to:
Identify the triggers for self-harm.
Learn how to manage your emotions.
Learn skills to improve your emotions.
Identify psychological conditions leading to self-harm.
Medicines
There are no medicines to treat or prevent self-harm.
Inpatient care
This may be suggested by your doctor to provide you with a safe zone.
