Dermatologists are often the first to treat the medical consequences of body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) such as hair pulling, skin picking, and others. BFRBs are still under-recognized, and the effectiveness of treatments is known only in limited circles.
Patients exhibit varied presentations of BFRBs and repeatedly engage in these despite the physical and functional impairments.
Dermatologists are uniquely […]
Sara Haines speaks with one of her favorite children’s book authors, clinical psychologist Dr. Daniela Owen, on how the nation’s mental health crisis is affecting our kids and how her book series urges children to express their feelings at a young age.
It’s not something you can touch, taste, or see. That’s because the best gift […]
Over the years, I’ve grown to appreciate the real and significant stress that is a part of the day-to-day lives of teens. There’s the stress of exams, college applications, a big game, difficult teachers, difficult friends, and parents who don’t always get it…not to mention the dating and social scenes.
Stress like this tends to build […]
Whether you call them therapeutic homework, action plans, or exercises, these out-of-session activities can help teens in several ways:
Stress Less teaches concrete skills for managing stress and anxiety, organized into common “stress domains” such as family, friends, dating, school, and media.
Let’s get real. Stress is part of every teen’s life — the stress of exams, college applications, a big game, difficult teachers, difficult friends, parents who don’t always get you, […]
As a teen, you’re going through a lot. School is becoming more challenging, your friendships and other relationships are more complicated, and your emotions may feel overwhelming at times. And while every teen has a passing case of “the […]
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Taking steps towards increased awareness for OCD and related disorders.
Please join us at the annual OCD walk, sponsored by OCD SF Bay Area, where Joan Davidson serves on the Board of Directors.
The One Million Steps for OCD Walk provides a supportive community, increases awareness, and […]
A compensated study to identify genetic factors contributing to the development of OCD.
You will either provide a spit sample in person or send it to us via mail in a kit we provide.
Applicants must:
