Is Nail Biting a Sign of Mental Illness?

Sally sits in the classroom biting her nails anticipating the pop quiz she failed to study for, and like most kids, it is an anxiety response. According to WebMD, “âÂ?¦. 60% of children and 45% of teenagers bite their nails,” and contributing factors include boredom, stress, frustration and loneliness. Though most people who bite their … Continue reading Is Nail Biting a Sign of Mental Illness?