Dr. Szymanski answers the question: 'Exposure Therapy For Anxiety Disorders?' — -- Question: What is exposure therapy, and how is it used for the treatment of anxiety disorders? Answer: Exposure ...

I recently published a post on myths about exposure therapy. As soon as it went live, I remembered several other myths I’d forgotten. But this happens to everyone. This post will cover those ...

Prolonged exposure therapy is a form of psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. After a traumatic event, some people experience unwanted thoughts, disturbing nightmares, feelings of ...

Exposure therapy, in which patients gradually face the things and situations they fear, is among the most effective treatments for anxiety disorders, yet it remains underutilized (Pittig, Kotter, & ...

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 ...

HERSHEY, Pa. — Whether you’re afraid of dogs, needles or enclosed spaces, one of the most effective interventions for this type of anxiety disorder is exposure therapy in which you confront your fear ...

Background There is growing evidence of the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for a wide range of psychological disorders. There is a continued controversy about whether challenging ...

As a former addict, I tried cold exposure to manage my panic disorder and avoid drinking and pills. Ice therapy helped regulate my emotions; it also can aid in workout recovery and gut health. This is ...

A comparatively quick treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, in which a patient writes about traumatic experiences in five supervised 30-minute sessions, is as effective as the therapies most ...