A pilot study of the impact of an integrated individual- and family therapy model for self-harming adolescents on overall healthcare consumption.

Background: Self-harming behaviors in adolescents cause great suffering and can lead to considerable costs to the healthcare system. The aim of the current study was to investigate the cost of an integrated individual and family therapy (Intensive Contextual Treatment: ICT) and to compare the adolescent's healthcare consumption 1 year before and 1 year after treatment.

Method: The study had a within group design with repeated measures.