Early childhood trichotillomania

Initial considerations on phenomenology, treatment, and future directions

Bibliographic Data

ID11277008
AuthorsJennifer M Park, Jennifer Park (0000-0002-1269-739X, University of South Florida), Omar Rahman (0000-0002-0606-2507, University of South Florida), Tanya K Murphy (0000-0002-2866-6977, University of South Florida), Eric A Storch (0000-0002-7631-3703, University of South Florida, corresponding author)
Year2012
Volume33
Issue2
Pages163-172
Publication date2012-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInfant Mental Health Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0163-9641 • E-ISSN: 1097-0355
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/imhj.21317
PMID28520100
OpenAlexW2118508991
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited47

Historically, trichotillomania (TTM) in young children (0–3 years old) generally has been considered to be a benign habit that is clinically distinct from the TTM seen in older children and adults. However, early childhood TTM can be an impairing pathological disorder that merits formal intervention. The present article reviews the extant literature on TTM in young children, highlighting the limited available phenomenological data. We discuss a behavioral approach to conceptualization and treatment, highlighting core intervention strategies in three early childhood TTM cases seen in our clinic. We conclude by discussing areas in need of further empirical attention

Conceptualization · Developmental psychology · Early childhood · Extant taxon · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Behavioral and Psychological Studies · Clinical Psychology · Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders · Psychology

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