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The TLC Foundation was featured in The New York Times!

  • Writer: TLC
    TLC
  • Apr 24, 2025
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jun 10, 2025

Chloe Shakin interviewed nearly a dozen individuals with BFRBs, and experts who specialize in their treatment, for this article 👉 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/18/well/skin-hair-picking-dermatillomania.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Ak8.qfzG.KXAz6jT_OUcZ&smid=url-share



"But the secrecy has made it difficult for many people with BFRBs, which affect at least 3 percent of the world’s population, to heal. “It’s hard to go forward if you’re so stuck in shame that you can’t talk about it to anyone,” said Suzanne Mouton-Odum, a psychologist who specializes in treating the issue and works with a nonprofit that supports people with BFRBs."



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Mar 12

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Guest
Jan 30

The feature in the New York Times will surely help many realize they aren't alone in their battle with BFRBs. One tactic I've found effective is 'digital environment hygiene' to reduce neural stimulation. Sometimes I turn my screen into a total blackout using this tool to practice short breathing exercises or simply to let my eyes rest. Do you think reducing exposure to overly bright screens could help in the recovery process?

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Jan 20

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