Deliberate Self-Harm

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Self-harm is often a silent cry for help — a way to cope with overwhelming emotions or internal pain. At Mananalam Clinic, we approach deliberate self-harm with deep compassion and zero judgment. Guided by Dr. Thirunavukarasu Manickam’s 45+ years of expertise, our focus is on helping individuals find safer ways to express, understand, and manage their inner struggles.

What to Expect in Your Session

  • Safe, confidential environment to speak openly and honestly
  • Identification of emotional pain points that lead to self-harm
  • Healthy coping alternatives and emotional regulation strategies
  • Creative expression exercises (journaling, drawing) to process feelings

We believe that every person has the strength to heal. Our approach combines talk therapy, emotional awareness work, and behavior redirection techniques to replace harmful actions with hope, resilience, and long-term emotional health. When Deliberate Self-Harm becomes a behavior, hence we apply the behavior modification techniques to manage the deliberate self-harm.