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Alina May Mitchell¹

¹Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry.

Families, Systems & Health : the Journal of Collaborative Family Healthcare

|December 23, 2024

Summary

A teenage girl with a history of self-harm and suicide attempts recovered and pursued her passion for animal therapy. She plans to start a business featuring reptiles like lizards.

Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Animal-assisted therapy

Background:

Adolescent mental health challenges including self-harm and suicide attempts.
The importance of therapeutic interventions in adolescent psychiatry.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the recovery trajectory of an adolescent with a history of self-harm and suicidal ideation.
To highlight the role of future aspirations in the recovery process.

Main Methods:

Case study of a teenage patient during a psychiatric rotation.
Qualitative observation and patient self-reporting.

Main Results:

The patient demonstrated significant recovery from self-harm and suicidal behaviors.
The patient expressed a desire to establish an animal therapy business involving reptiles.

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Conclusions:

Successful psychiatric treatment can lead to positive future-oriented goals.
Animal-assisted therapy, even with unconventional animals, can be a motivating factor in recovery.
Adolescent recovery is supported by identifying and nurturing personal interests and vocational aspirations.