April 30, 2003 – Houston, Texas – PsycTech, Ltd., a developer of interactive social and behavioral programs, introduces StopPulling.com, an online behavior modification program that helps individuals reduce or stop the symptoms of trichotillomania, a psychological disorder that entails the compulsive pulling out of one’s own hair.

Although it is estimated that there are five to ten million cases of trichotillomania in the United States alone, the disorder is not well known by the general public and misinformation is commonplace.

“A common feeling amongst patients with trichotillomania is that of relief not to be carrying this secret alone. There is a lot of shame that accompanies hair pulling, and people will keep their problem a secret for many years,” explains Suzanne Mouton-Odum, a developer of StopPulling.com and licensed psychologist specializing in treating trichotillomania.

Houston area doctors Robin Reamer and Suzanne Mouton-Odum are widely published and recognized in their field for their extensive work on trichotillomania, behaviors associated with obsessive compulsive disorder, Autism, and pervasive developmental disorders. Because trichotillomania is a hidden disorder in which people hide their symptoms, the doctors made confidentiality a priority during the development of StopPulling.com. The online behavioral program can be accessed in the privacy of one’s own home with the assurance of complete confidentiality – all identifying information is stored in a secure, dedicated server.

StopPulling.com combines the most current research on the treatment of trichotillomania and state-of-the-art technology to create a powerful skill-building program. Individuals are guided through a comprehensive, individualized behavioral program that will evaluate their hair pulling behavior, provide coping strategies specific to their needs, provide support, help them achieve goals of decreasing or stop pulling their hair, and help them to maintain their progress over time.

StopPulling.com is an online resource that targets trichotillomania, but not an alternative to seeking professional care. The program is best used in conjunction with behavior therapy.

ABOUT STOPPULLING.COM

StopPulling.com is an interactive behavioral program designed to help individuals who suffer from trichotillomania reduce or stop pulling out their hair. Combining the most current research on trichotillomania with state-of-the-art technology, StopPulling.com is a unique alternative to books or websites. Available as a monthly subscription service, StopPulling.com is providing comprehensive, individualized behavioral modification to trichotillomania sufferers worldwide. Visit www.stoppulling.com to learn more about trichotillomania and how StopPulling.com is changing lives.

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