Thank you to these amazing journalists and bloggers for sharing our story and Keen as a wearable device for positive behavior change. We appreciate your efforts to raise awareness of body focused repetitive behaviors, like trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder), dermatillomania (skin picking) & onychophagia (nail biting).
It’s been nearly a year since St. Louis Park-based mental health startup HabitAware took home the top prize in the Metropolitan Economic Development Association’s Million Dollar Challenge for entrepreneurs of color.
Minnesota-based startup HabitAware has developed a smart bracelet that tracks body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRB). BFRB includes nail-biting, skin-picking, thumb-sucking and hair-pulling.
People go to TEDx events to be stimulated and inspired.
Rarely do they expect that to involve bear poop.
With an audience of about 2,000 people, TEDxFargo is a great platform to raise awareness.
That’s what Aneela Idnani did to teach people about a condition called trichotillomania.
It’s a compulsive hair pulling disorder that left her in hiding for years, afraid people would find out about her bare eyebrows.
I pull out my hair. Hair pulling is a coping mechanism for stress, anxiety, boredom and other emotions. The behavior is often trancelike – characterized by a compulsive urge to pull out hair on the head, face or other parts of the body. It is a disorder medically known as trichotillomania.
The 10th local event, being held July 25 downtown at the Fargo Civic Center, will include 28 speakers and performers.
"I also think we need to recognize that our minds are fragile and mental health disorders can strike at any time. We need our governments, our insurance companies, our education system and our healthcare providers to build a better support system for those with mental health conditions. We need more preventative care and early intervention."
Members of Minnesota’s tech, business and startup communities converged in downtown Minneapolis Wednesday night to celebrate Minne Inno’s Inno on Fire, a party honoring 50 of the most innovative companies and individuals in the state.
Habits often become "mindless"... you might not even know you are doing it. And, if you do, you often come up with excuses in your mind why you need to.
Habits can lead shame and embarrassment and impact your daily life.
Nail biting, thumb sucking, hair pulling and skin picking are just some of the habits Keen can help with...
Not sure which size is right for you?
It's important that Keen has a snug fit on your wrist. Here's a quick guide to help you decide which bracelet size to order:
Small/Medium
Fits kids and adults with small-medium wrists
min: 5.25 inches (13.3 cm)
max: 7.50 inches (19.0 cm)
Medium/Large
Fits adults with medium-large wrists
min: 6.15 inches (15.6 cm)
max: 8.50 inches (21.6 cm)
Small/Medium
Fits kids and adults with small-medium wrists
min: 5.1 inches (13.0 cm)
max: 6.8 inches (17.2 cm)
Medium/Large
Fits adults with medium-large wrists
min: 6.3 inches (16.0 cm)
max: 8.2 inches (20.8 cm)