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Re: Is therapist required to report cutting? - April 22nd 2016, 12:52 AM
Sometimes the therapist would ask to see the cuts and if they need medical attention that would be a reason to get you that kind of help and in doing so, may have to tell your parents. Also I'm not sure what is done if you're under 16 years old. But maybe you can ask her what the rules are for her to break confidentiality? I know that sounds counter intuitive because she might get suspicious but I've asked for a reminder in the past when feeling suicidal to know if they'd call the hospital based on what I said (after being hospitalized and developing a fear it will happen again) and they answered my question.