Written exposure therapy (WET) is a brief, evidence-based behavioral psychotherapy designed to relieve the distress associated with traumatic memories. Exposure therapy is a well-established treatment ...

ESPECIALLY WITH THE CALM WIND OUT THERE TOO. ON THE HEALTH BEAT, THERE IS A KIND OF THERAPY THAT HELPS PEOPLE FACE THEIR FEARS. KOAT, UNM HEALTH EXPERT DOCTOR ASH SPOKE WITH DARLENE MELENDEZ ABOUT IT.

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 in a safe ...

In the early days of my son’s struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder, I was driving 138 miles a day for his intensive treatment. Consequently, my car needed servicing. I was given a loaner, but I ...

Virtually guided prolonged exposure therapy reduced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms more effectively than prolonged exposure alone in a pilot study of 40 civilians and veterans. The ...

We all get anxious sometimes. For some people, however, anxiety can be a big problem. Fortunately, some effective treatment options, including medications and therapy, are available for those who need ...

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 in a safe ...

Other modalities include, affirmative therapy, CBT, and prolonged exposure therapy for trauma. Hello! I'm Veronica Botelho, a licensed MFT and DBT therapist committed to guiding individuals, couples, ...

Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) represents an innovative therapeutic approach designed to address substance use disorders through the controlled presentation of immersive, computer-generated ...

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 ...

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 ...