Exposure therapy is the most widely used method for phobias, helping people face fears gradually instead of avoiding them. This approach has revolutionized how mental health professionals tackle ...

Imagine easing a fear of heights by getting over a phobia of spiders. That might sound odd, but it works, researchers report. Folks who use exposure therapy to overcome one phobia can find themselves ...

Psychotherapy, which some people may call talk therapy, is a common treatment option for people with phobias. There are different types of psychotherapy, including exposure therapy and cognitive ...

The authors wish to acknowledge the research contribution of Katarzyna Odgers who is lead author on the meta-analysis cited. Bronwyn Graham receives funding from the Australian Research Council.

Lindsay Modglin is a nurse and professional writer who regularly writes about complex medical topics, as well as travel and the great outdoors. She holds a professional certificate in scientific ...

A gold-standard treatment for phobias and anxieties encourages young people to follow an old and simple dictum: Face your fears. Audrey Pirri began exposure therapy in August to treat her fear of ...

When you think of virtual reality (VR), you might imagine someone with a headset playing a video game or watching a movie. But this technology can also help treat certain mental health issues when ...

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A specific phobia is an unrealistic or extreme fear of a specific discreet situation, object, or setting. These fears are persistent and cause those with the phobia to avoid situations in which ...