nashville - trichotillomania Support group

A support group for individuals living with Trichotillomania in Middle Tennessee will begin April 2016! When: April 23rd, 2pm Where: 4535 Harding Pike, Suite 302, Nashville, TN 37205 Who: Men, Women, and Children Contact: Stephanie – nashvilletrichgroup@gmail.com What: To provide individual with Trichotillomania, their families and their friends, a safe, comfortable and trusting environment in which to share their personal experiences with this challenging condition. The group strives to enhance self-esteem, self-confidence, and sense of community, while increasing their capacity to effectively manage the various aspects of living with Trichotillomania. What is Trichotillomania? trich_hair_pulling.jpg Trichotillomania (trick-o-till-o-may-nee-uh) (TTM or “trich”), also known as Hair Pulling Disorder, is characterized by the repetitive pulling out of one’s own hair. Trichotillomania is one of a group of behaviors known as Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), self-grooming behaviors in which individuals pull, pick, scrape, or bite their own hair, skin, or nails, resulting in damage to the body. Research indicates that about 2 in 50 people experience trichotillomania in their lifetime. It usually begins in late childhood/early puberty. In childhood, it occurs about equally in boys and girls. By adulthood, 80-90% of reported cases are women. Hair pulling varies greatly in its severity, location on the body, and response to treatment. Without treatment, trichotillomania tends to be a chronic condition that may come and go throughout a lifetime. (bfrb.org) We at HPIHair Partners hope you find what you need to help you through this group!