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International Paruresis Association - IPA

Organization URL(s)

info@paruresis.org
www.paruresis.org  

Other Contact Information

P.O. Box 65111
Baltimore, MD 21209

800-247-3864 (Voice - Toll-free)
410-367-1253 (Voice)
410-367-1254 (FAX)

Description

The goals of this nonprofit organization are to: educate the public on the nature of paruresis (often referred to as Pee-Shy, Shy-Bladder, Bashful Bladder, etc.); help those afflicted with paruresis overcome the stigma, embarrassment, and isolation associated with it; serve as an information clearinghouse and a resource center for treatment referrals; offer paruresis recovery workshops; facilitate the establishment of support or self-help groups across the world; promote research to help identify the most clinically effective treatments; accurately assess the epidemiology and incidence of paruresis; uncover the etiology (ies) of paruresis; and pursue other activities consistent with these purposes.

Online Resources

• About Avoidant Paruresis
  http://www.paruresis.org/about_avoidant_paruresis.htm 
  
• Paruresis (Shy Bladder) FAQ
  http://www.paruresis.org/FAQ/FAQ_full.htm 
  

Related Topics

Topic Anxiety Disorders

Review Date

Thu Sep 16, 2010