PAGE CONTENTS
(1) Authoritative online information
(2) An Overview of CBT for Trichotillomania
(3) Recommended books
(4) An online therapy program
(5) Apple-based app (for iPhone and iPad)
(6) Assessment measures
(1) Authoritative online information
The TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
A Self-Help Program to Managing Trichotillomania, by Sherrie Vavrichek & Ruth Golomb
(2) An Overview of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Trichotillomania
An Overview of CBT for Trichotillomania, by Nelson Binggeli, PhD
(3) Recommended books
Keuthen, NJ, Stein, DJ, and Christenson, GA. (2001). Help for Hair Pullers: Understanding and Coping with Trichotillomania. [Amazon]
Mansueto, C. S., Vavrichek, S. M., & Golomb, R. G. (2020). Overcoming Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors: A Comprehensive Behavioral Treatment for Hair Pulling and Skin Picking. New Harbinger. [Amazon]
Mouton-Odum, S. (2013). A Parent Guide to Hair Pulling Disorder. [Amazon]
Penzel, F. (2003). The hair pulling problem: A complete guide to trichotillomania. Oxford University Press. [Amazon]
Woods, DW., & Twohig, MP. (2008). Trichotillomania: An ACT-enhanced Behavior Therapy Approach Workbook. Oxford University Press. [Amazon]
(4) An online therapy program
Stop Pulling: This is an evidence-based online interactive self-help program that costs about $30 a month.
(5) Apple-based app (for iPhone and iPad)
Pull Free helps individuals manage their Trichotillomania (hair pulling).
(6) Assessment measures
https://www.bfrb.org/resources/massachusetts-general-hospital-hair-pulling-scale
Massachusetts General Hospital Hair Pulling Scale
Milwaukee Inventory of Subtypes of Trichotillomania - Adult version
Milwaukee Inventory of Subtypes of Trichotillomania - Child version
The National Institute of Mental Health - Trichotillomania Impairment Scale
The National Institute of Mental Health - Trichotillomania Symptom Severity Scale
Trichotillomania Scale for Children
Psychiatric Institute Trichotillomania Scale