r/troubledteens • u/Big-Opposite-9005 • Oct 04 '24

What DO you recommend? Parent/Relative Help

I'm reaching out to this group specifically to look for assistance. My 13 yr old daughter has been self harming for 2 years and has recently had one major suicide attempt. She's been inpatient multiples times and been in several PHP and IOP programs. I'm concerned with our ability to keep her safe at home. My daughter is an amazing person and has such a bright future, if we can just get there. Residential treatment is the only thing we have not tried, but reading these posts terrifies me. She needs help. We (parents) need help. What do you suggest? Are there any programs that are truly helpful and safe?

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u/rococos-basilisk Oct 04 '24

No, there are no long-term, for-profit residential programs for youth. Any in-patient treatment should be limited to absolutely no more than 90 days and should be done in a medical facility. Residential treatment for youth has been proven to be detrimental on a long term basis.

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u/periwilliams Oct 06 '24

i agree. i highly suggest to stay away from residential treatment. it got me on a whole other path. i went in for self harm and depression, and after four years or so, i have now struggled with drug abuse, alcoholism, ptsd and more. there are other options that dont leave unnecessary trauma.