This episode discusses body focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs) in teenagers, featuring Prof Polly Waite, Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research and Louisa Kotzee, Research Assistant in the Dept. of Experimental Psychology
Polly and Louisa discuss what BFRBs are and how they relate to other conditions. They cover the research taking place in this area, specifically focused on the teenage years. The guests draw on both personal and professional experiences, to share key messages of support and how to seek help, including the importance of a compassionate approach to tackling BFRBs.
More information and advice on BFRBs is available:
We’ve created a factsheet about BFRBs for teenagers.
BFRB UK & Ireland is a charity that brings people affected by BFRBs together across the UK, Ireland and beyond through support groups, advocacy and education.
There is a short introduction to BFRBs on YouTube by friend of OCEMR Prof Clare Mackay, and she has written a book Keep your Hair On, she also shares information on Instagram: @thetrichprof
