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Molly C. Adrian, PhD is a child psychologist in Seattle, WA specializing in child psychology and psychiatry. Molly C. Adrian, PhD is affiliated with Seattle Children's.
4800 Sand Point Way Ne Oa.5. 154
Seattle, WA 98105
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Self-Harm
Self-harm occurs when people hurt their own bodies on purpose. People who self-harm may feel an emotional or psychological release after hurting themselves. This release can become a coping mechanism to deal with negative thoughts and feelings. While not a mental illness in itself, self-harm may be a response to abuse, trauma, or other mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Those who self-harm typically do not have suicidal intent, but are at a greater risk of attempting suicide. They may also conceal their self-harm from others, making their behavior and injuries all the more risky. Self-harm frequently arises in adolescence or adulthood. Some self-harm once, while others may self-harm more frequently and for longer periods of time.
People may self-harm by a variety of means, including cutting themselves with sharp objects, burning themselves with matches, or hitting and bruising themselves. Symptoms and signs of self-harming include:
Therapy can treat patients who self-harm. Therapists ask people to explore current and past experiences and emotions that may contribute to the desire to self-harm. Cognitive behavioral therapy, a specialized form of therapy, can also reduce self-harm by encouraging patients to identify negative patterns of thought and to develop coping strategies that do not involve self-inflicted injury. Those suffering from more severe self-harm may require in-patient hospitalization to recover mentally and physically.
She is certified by the Board Certification: Psychology, Clinical Child & Adolescent and has a state license in Washington.
Board Certification: Board Certification: Psychology, Clinical Child & Adolescent
Licensed In: Washington
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Dr. Molly Adrian is a specialist in psychiatry and child psychology in Seattle, WA. In her practice, Dr. Adrian focuses on self-harm. She is professionally affiliated with Seattle Children's.
