Summary: Scott talks to Dr. Michael Hollander about identifying and addressing self-injurious behaviors in kids and adolescents. Michael shares signs and symptoms that there may be self-harm occurring in a child or teen, offers methods to teach loved ones better coping mechanisms, provides insight into when it may be time to seek professional help, and answers audience questions about self-harm in children and adolescents.<br><br>Michael R. Hollander, PhD, is a nationally recognized expert on borderline personality disorder (BPD) and self-injury. He retired in September 2021 from his position as the Endowed Director of Training and Consultations at McLean’s 3East continuum. He was also a supervisor in McLean’s mentalization-based treatment (MBT) clinic and served on the faculty of the McLean Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital Child Psychiatry Fellowship Program.<br><br>RELEVANT CONTENT:<br><br>– More about the episode: https://mclean.link/692<br>– Read the episode transcript: https://mclean.link/3uj<br><br>- - -<br><br>The McLean Hospital podcast Mindful Things is intended to provide general information and to help listeners learn about mental health, educational opportunities, and research initiatives. This podcast is not an attempt to practice medicine or to provide specific medical advice.<br><br>© 2023 McLean Hospital. All Rights Reserved.
