PSYCHIATRIC INTERVENTIONS: MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO PATIENTS WITH PSYCH DISEASE

TTM (hair pulling) is managed by building awareness of internal (emotions, fatigue) and external (situations, time) triggers. Strategies include keeping hands busy, using barriers (gloves), modifying the environment, and addressing emotions (e.g., meditation).

An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a structured mental health treatment where individuals live at home while receiving intensive care. IOPs are effective for those needing structure and are shown to reduce symptoms quickly.

OCD is an anxiety disorder with obsessions and compulsions. The Bio-Behavioral Institute is conducting a clinical trial in New York for a new OCD medication. Participants must be 18–65 and currently taking SSRIs. They will receive no-cost medication, professional care, and compensation.