10.2 habit reversal training for hair pulling disorder

Hair-pulling behaviors are relatively common among youth with mental health disorders and can result in significant distress and impairment. Habit reversal training (HRT) has demonstrated efficacy for reducing hair-pulling behaviors across several randomized, controlled trials. This has led experts to recommend HRT as a first-line treatment for youth with hair-pulling disorder (formerly called trichotillomania). This presentation describes the empirical support of HRT and delves into the implementation of its clinical components.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research