Institutional Members are clinics and programs in the US and around the globe that offer residential and/or intensive treatment for OCD and related disorders, are specialty outpatient clinics with a… Read more »
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Awakening from the Trance
This blog was originally posted by the TLC Foundation for BFRBs Trichotillomania touches on all levels of human experience, from the neurological to the spiritual. It represents the interactions of… Read more »
Institutional Member Updates: Spring 2026
Institutional Members are clinics and programs in the US and around the globe that offer residential and/or intensive treatment for OCD and related disorders, are specialty outpatient clinics with a… Read more »
Join us for a live Q&A on Trichotillomania (hair pulling) with Laura Santner, an expert in treating body-focused repetitive behaviors (bfrbs). Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or a loved… Read more »
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Is Often Missed Or Confused with Other Mental Health Disorders
By Katharine A. Phillips, M.D Many people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) – distressing or impairing preoccupation with perceived appearance flaws — don’t know that they have it. Friends, family,… Read more »
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)
A note from IOCDF Executive Director, Rebecca Deusser: It is my sincere pleasure to welcome you to the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) community. Our 40-year-old organization is dedicated to supporting… Read more »
Public Policy Advocacy Toolkit
Introduction Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a serious and often misunderstood mental health condition where people experience intrusive and unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and perform repetitive behaviors to minimize the anxiety… Read more »
50 Ways to Stop Pulling Your Hair
This blog was originally posted by the TLC Foundation for BFRBs If you are looking for tips on how to manage your trichotillomania, you’ve come to the right place. Many… Read more »
Medications for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
This blog was originally posted by the TLC Foundation for BFRBs If you are considering taking medication for BFRBs, please understand that no drug is currently approved by the Food… Read more »
N-acetylcysteine for Hair Pulling, Skin Picking, and Nail Biting
This blog was originally posted by the TLC Foundation for BFRBs What is N-acetylcysteine? N-acetylcysteine is an amino acid which can be found at nutrition and health food stores. This… Read more »