What Triggers Hair Pulling in Children (Trichotillomania), and What Can You Do?

When things get stressful, some kids turn to pulling their hair as a coping technique. If this behaviour turns into a compulsive habit, it can be trichotillomania. Although many kids play with their hair, persistent and compulsive pulling may indicate trichotillomania in young children. This psychological disorder is characterised by persistent, compulsive urges to remove … Read more