Body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) is when a person compulsively engages in body-focused habits, such as skin picking, cheek chewing, hair pulling, and similar. It is difficult for people to stop ...

We have a lot of misconceptions about “Acceptance.” We think it means getting approval, liking something, allowing for oppression, resignation, or self-indulgence. But when I approach acceptance with ...

Few people get through a day without looking in a mirror, assessing the fit of their clothes or taking stock of their overall appearance. Body checking, in the era of continually updated selfies, may ...

At first glance, tics and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) can look remarkably similar. Both involve repeated behaviors that may seem involuntary, often start in childhood or adolescence, and ...

It’s natural and entirely harmless for young children to explore. But it’s also important for parents to set boundaries. By Jenny Marder A mother received an awkward email from her son’s kindergarten ...

Meet the Kraken, a massive disorientation device used to train astronauts for long space missions. We introduce viewers to the Kraken, a massive disorientation device housed on Wright Patterson ...