The Dr. Robin Zasio Show “Mental Health Matters”

Topic: Hair Pulling: The Misunderstood Condition.

Guest: Jennifer Raikes, Executive Director of The Trichotillomania Learning Center.

Hair pulling, otherwise known as Trichotillomania, is a far more common condition than many people realize. Affecting approximately 2.5 million Americans, many people do not realize that this is a very serious mental health issue that can have a devastating impact on ones life. Often times misunderstood, many people will misinterpret the behavior or minimize it with the hope that it will simply go away. My guest, Jennifer Raikes, Executive Director of The Trichotillomania Learning Center, has first hand experience as someone who has struggled as a child with this condition, as well as speaking Nationally on how to access help. Join us for an intimate discussion on how to better understand what a Trichotillomania looks like and successful treatment strategies.