Trichotillomania: Identification and Treatment
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2012
Originally Published In
Journal of Counseling and Development
Volume Number
90
Issue Number
4
Page Numbers
421-426
Abstract
Trichotillomania is a disorder distinguished by recurrent hair pulling resulting in hair loss (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). This review of the literature provides a broad overview of the disorder so that counselors can better understand, describe, identify, and implement effective treatment for clients with trichotillomania. Phenomenology, impairment, etiology, multicultural considerations, differentiation, comorbidity, and current treatment approaches are presented.
