Most of the people in my practice who suffer from skin picking or hair pulling initially have a deep sense of shame and guilt about their habit. They often wonder what’s wrong with them. Why do they ...

Many people unconsciously engage in repetitive body behaviors like nail-biting or skin-picking, often triggered by stress or ...

Trigger warning: Mentions of OCD and descriptions of skin picking and hair pulling. It’s no surprise that mental health and physical appearance are intrinsically related. The recent self-care movement ...

Skin picking and hair pulling need to be part of the mental health conversation too September 17, 2020 0 ...

It’s hard to manage or stop a behavior when it isn't always clear when and why you're doing it. Skin picking and hair pulling are often so habitual that they happen either consciously or unconsciously ...