A special PSA for parents

Today's episode of Trich Talks is dedicated to parents. After receiving hundreds of comments and messages from parents seeking guidance on how to support their children with trichotillomania and other body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), Barbara shares a special PSA created just for them.

In this episode, she covers: • What trichotillomania really is—and why parents aren’t the cause • How to approach a child about their hair pulling or other BFRBs • Actionable steps parents can take starting today

This is just the beginning of the conversation. Barbara plans to create more parent-focused episodes in the future, addressing the questions and concerns that come directly from families navigating BFRBs. If you're a parent and have a question you'd like covered on a future episode, send Barbara a message—your question may help countless other parents looking for support and understanding.

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