Articles by Frederick Penzel, Ph.D.
Schoolwork, itself, can be enough of a challenge for many kids and young adults. Especially given the recent disruption of normal school activities. Having to perform at the levels of expectation that parents and school personnel place upon them is never easy and can be quite stressful for some. This does not begin to compare, however, to what happens when OCD enters the picture.
Although this newsletter has always been limited to discussing matters related to trichotillomania, I would like to introduce a slightly different but related topic. It may come as no surprise that there are other types of problem behaviors quite similar to trich in a number of ways. I am referring specifically to compulsive skin picking and nail biting (also known as onychophagia).