Overcoming Trichotillomania: The Power of Awareness

Max points: 5 Type: TEDx Talk

This talk shares Aniela's journey with trichotillomania, a body-focused repetitive behavior, and how awareness transformed her struggle into strength. She reveals the creation of a wearable tool to aid others, highlighting the importance of compassion, visibility, and innovative solutions for hidden mental health challenges.

Channel: TEDx Duration: 0:10:58

Questions

1. What mental health condition did the speaker reveal she has struggled with since age 12?

Trichotillomania Anorexia Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Dermatillomania

2. Which organizations supported the development of the Keen bracelet with research funding?

UNICEF and Johns Hopkins American Red Cross and Mayo Clinic WHO and CDC National Science Foundation and NIH

3. What does the Keen bracelet do when it detects hair-pulling gestures?

Vibrates as a reminder Lights up Sends an alert to family Plays a sound

4. What device did the speaker and her husband create to help manage her condition?

A meditation app A tracking journal A smart bracelet called Keen A therapy chatbot

5. What broader category of conditions does trichotillomania belong to?

Body-focused repetitive behaviors Anxiety disorders Mood disorders Personality disorders

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