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 ...

Virtual reality is one way to provide exposure therapy. Source: jeshoots/Unsplash Approximately 11 million to 66 million adults in the US may suffer from a fear or phobia of needles, or trypanophobia ...

Virtual Reality Graded Exposure Therapy (VRGET) is an effective treatment of specific phobias, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia. As technology costs continue to decrease and ...

It's normal for kids to feel anxious sometimes. When these feelings get too big and help is needed, experts often suggest cognitive behavioral therapy. According to a recent study at Mayo Clinic, ...

Jess Thomson is a Newsweek Science Reporter based in London UK. Her focus is reporting on science, technology and healthcare. She has covered weird animal behavior, space news and the impacts of ...

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 ...

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 ...

NY, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- For thousands of high-performing professionals, fear of flying is more than an inconvenience; it’s a career ...