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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Facing your fear of spiders may also help with other phobias, including a fear of heights, according to a new study. "It was long assumed that if a person had multiple fears, they would require ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...