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SHE’S HARMING HERSELF

QWhen she came home from university at the weekend, I was horrified to see that my daughter has bald patches on her head. She tells me she has been pulling her hair out. What should I do?

AThis sounds like trichotillomania, where an individual has an intense urge to pull our their hair, which builds until they pull and experience a temporary sense of relief. It can be linked to underlying stress or a chemical imbalance in the brain. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help and your daughter may also benefit from visiting trichotillomania.co.uk.