Objective Childhood anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are defined by fear,
worry, and uncertainty, but there is also evidence that affected children possess …

Background Sensory overresponsivity (SOR) has emerged as a potential endophenotype in
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but few studies have examined SOR in relation to the …

Skin-picking disorder (SPD) is characterized by repetitive touching and picking of one's skin.
The picking is typically experienced as pleasant although this behavior leads to tissue …

Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) are
recognized as distinct categories in the DSM-5. However, definitions and assessment of …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by deficits in communication and social
interaction, restricted interests, and stereotyped behavior. Environmental factors, such as …

Skin-picking is a common behavior in the general population that generally serves emotion
regulation (eg, reduction of tension). However, recent research suggests it may also be …

An increasing body of evidence has linked pathological body-focused repetitive behaviors
(BFRBs) to excessive sensory sensitivity and difficulty modulating sensory inputs. Likewise …

Stunning developments in health care have taken place over the last several years, but
many of our widely accepted interventions and strategies in mental health and behavioral …

Pediatric trichotillomania (TTM) is an understudied condition that can be highly impairing;
little is known about family environmental features that shape its development and course …

Trichotillomania, a dermatological condition characterized by recurrent pulling out of one's
own hair, is classified as a psychiatric disorder that results in hair loss and significant …