Cognitive Therapy for Trichoteiromania

Cognitive Therapy for Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania, or hair-pulling disorder, can be effectively treated with cognitive therapy. This approach helps individuals identify and change harmful thought patterns and behaviors related to hair-pulling.

Cognitive therapy teaches coping strategies and helps individuals develop healthier ways of managing stress and anxiety, reducing the urge to pull out their hair. With the guidance of a therapist, individuals can learn to recognize triggers and develop alternative coping mechanisms.