Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), such as skin picking, nail biting, and hair pulling are common. Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) are quite prevalent, with studies indicating that between 23% and 60% of individuals report participating in at least one BFRB. Of these, roughly 0.5% to 4.4% meet the criteria for a diagnosable clinical BFRB disorder. Research highlights that BFRBs are more commonly observed in females. These behaviors typically begin during late childhood or...

Loneliness is the feeling that arises when there is too much space, real or imagined, between ourselves and others. It reflects our deep, inherent desire for companionship and community. Although loneliness can be uncomfortable, it carries an important message: it reminds us of our need for human connection and gently urges us to seek it. Loneliness is not the same as being physically alone. We can feel lonely even when surrounded by people if we feel unseen, misunderstood, or unappreciated....

A compassionate look at the challenges and hope for pre-teens and teenagers facing anxiety. Adolescence is a time of transformation,...