Archive for July, 2009
New Trichotillomania Research
For individuals who suffer with Trichotillomania, the urge to pull their own hair can be overwhelming. While this might seem to many like a bizarre, self-destructive behavior, to those with Trichotillomania, this powerful urge can leave them with large bald spots on their scalp, no eyebrows, or no eyelashes.
Fortunately, researchers are starting to learn more about the origin of the disorder and possible treatments. One recent study conducted at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine in Minneapolis has uncovered a promising potential avenue for future treatment of this condition. › Continue reading
Parenting a Child With OCD
Parenting any child is a full-time job. But parenting a child with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be particularly challenging. Unfortunately, research is now confirming what any clinician specializing in the treatment of OCD already knows – that parents often inadvertently contribute to their child’s OCD. › Continue reading
Social Anxiety in Baseball
Anyone who reads the sports page of their local newspaper knows that there have recently been a number of professional baseball players who have been sidelined due to being diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder. Just this past week, Khalil Greene of the St. Louis Cardinals was placed on the disabled list (DL) for the second time this season due to Social Anxiety. He had previously been listed on the 15 day DL starting on May 29th of this year. When he first came off the DL and returned to play in mid-June, he appeared to have responded well to the time off, as he hit home runs in his first three games. Unfortunately, he soon started to experience batting problems, and was returned to the DL after going 1 for 17 in his next five games. › Continue reading
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