Many people with ADHD commonly engage in body focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB), such as skin picking (dermotillomania), hair pulling (trichotillomania), nail biting and nose picking to name a few. These behaviors are annoying at best and can be tormenting at worst.
Dr. Roberto Olivardia will explain BFRBs Factors that predispose those with ADHD to develop BFRB will be reviewed, as well as ADHD-friendly treatment interventions.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the symptoms associated with various BFRBs
- Understand how ADHD can be a risk factor for BFRBs
- Learn treatment recommendations for ADHD and BFRBs
Course Features
- Lectures 3
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 70 minutes
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 58
- Assessments Yes
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Pheona Walker
Wonderful Presentation
Dr. Roberto Olivardia did a great job presenting this topic. He made a topic that’s shameful to many normal by giving personal life examples.