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• #1 Phobias: What They Are, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24757-phobias

  Phobias happen unpredictably, and they can vary widely from one person to another. Thats partly because fear is something that each person experiences differently. Because of that, theres no way to prevent phobias from developing. Theres also no known way to reduce your risk of developing them. […] The outlook for specific phobia is best with treatment, especially early on. Without treatment, these conditions can greatly impact your mental health and how you live your life. […] Early treatment for phobia symptoms can make a major difference, even if you dont have an official phobia diagnosis because you havent had symptoms for at least six months. This is true no matter what your age or what phobia you have.

• #1 Phobias in Children

  https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/health-library/phobias-in-children

  Experts dont know how to prevent phobias in children and teens. But finding and treating a phobia early can ease symptoms. It can help improve your childs normal development. And it can also improve their quality of life. […] Treatment may include therapy and medicines. […] Following up with advice from your child’s healthcare providers and educational team can help manage the phobia and improve your child’s quality of life.

• #1 Phobic Disorders Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/288016-treatment

  Overwhelming exposure in early childhood (eg, a frightening experience with an aggressive dog) may predispose the child to the development of phobic symptoms. Intervention (eg, psychotherapy or medication) in the early stages of symptom development may be beneficial in preventing the worsening of symptoms. […] As a general rule, pharmacotherapy is not first-line treatment for specific phobia. […] To date, no controlled studies have demonstrated the efficacy of psychopharmacologic intervention for specific phobias. Clinical lore suggests that as-needed administration of a short-acting benzodiazepine might be useful for temporary anxiety relief in specific situations (eg, right before boarding a plane, for patients with a fear of flying). […] A CBT-based approach, including gradual desensitization, is the most commonly used treatment for specific phobia. Other treatments include relaxation and breathing control techniques.

• #1 Phobias: Specific Phobias Types and Symptoms

  https://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/specific-phobias

  Can Specific Phobias Be Prevented? […] Although many specific phobias cannot be prevented, early intervention and treatment following a traumatic experience, such as an animal attack, may prevent the person from developing a severe anxiety disorder.

• #1 Specific Phobia – Definition, Symptoms, and Causes

  https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/specific-phobias

  Because most phobias start at a young age, parents must treat their own phobias and manage their reactions around children. This prevents the child from mimicking this behavior and developing phobias. […] Those who have been through a traumatic experience should seek mental health therapy to avoid a reaction that turns into a specific phobia.

• #1 Specific phobias

  https://johnsonmemorial.org/jmh-health/disease-conditions/con-20228093

  If you have a specific phobia, consider getting help, especially if you have children. Although genetics likely plays a role in how specific phobias start, seeing someone else’s phobic response over and over again can trigger a specific phobia in children. […] By dealing with your own fears, you can teach your child how to face fears and inspire them to take brave actions just like you did.

• #1 Phobia – simple/specific: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000956.htm

  Specific phobias are a type of anxiety disorder in which a person may feel extremely anxious or has a panic attack when exposed to the object of fear. Specific phobias are a common mental disorder. […] The goal of treatment is to help you live your daily life without being impaired by your fears. The success of the treatment usually depends on how severe your phobia is. […] Certain medicines, often also used to treat depression, may be very helpful for this disorder. They work by preventing your symptoms or making them less severe. […] Other measures that can reduce the number of attacks include: Getting regular exercise, Getting enough sleep, Reducing or avoiding the use of caffeine, some over-the-counter cold medicines, and other stimulants. […] Contact your provider for an appointment if a phobia is interfering with life activities.

• #1 Phobia: Types, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment and More

  https://www.health.com/phobias-7487054

  You cant stop yourself from developing a phobia. However, you may be able to prevent some phobia-related panic or anxiety attacks with the following short-term strategies: […] In the long term, the best way to prevent a phobia from developing is through gradual exposure to your fear, as practiced in exposure therapy.

• #1 Specific phobias – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/specific-phobias/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355162

  You may start by seeing your primary care provider. You also may need to see a mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist or psychologist. They can diagnose and treat specific phobias. […] The best treatment for specific phobias is a form of therapy called exposure therapy. […] Knowing the cause of a phobia is less important than focusing on how to treat the avoidance behavior that has developed over time. […] The goal of treatment is to improve your quality of life so that you’re no longer limited by your phobias. […] Talking with a mental health professional can help you manage your specific phobia. […] Generally, exposure therapy successfully treats specific phobias. […] Ask your doctor or other health care professional to suggest lifestyle and other strategies to help you manage the anxiety caused by specific phobias.

• #1 Specific Phobias: Treatment and Management – MEDvidi

  https://medvidi.com/blog/treatment-and-management-for-specific-phobias

  The purpose of treatment for phobic disorders is to enhance the quality of life so that your fears no longer restrict you. You’ll notice that your anxiety and dread are lessened and no longer controlling your life. You learn new ways to regulate your reactions, thoughts, and feelings. […] Cognitive-behavioral therapy is commonly used to treat anxiety disorders, including specific phobias. CBT aims to help you spot negative thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more constructive ones when facing situations that cause anxiety. […] This is one of the most popular therapies used to treat phobias. It allows individuals to face anxiety-provoking situations directly. According to research, exposure treatment helps 80% to 90% of patients with certain phobias. […] You can attempt several methods to deal with your phobia. They could perhaps lessen the effect it has on your life. […] It’s critical to get professional assistance if you believe your phobia is unmanageable and interferes with your operating ability.

• #1 CBT for Specific Phobias – Oakville Centre For Cognitive Therapy

  https://oakvillecbt.ca/cbt-for-specific-phobias/

  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based practice that is widely used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, including specific phobias. CBT helps to change behaviours (i.e., avoidance) and thoughts (i.e., overestimating the probability of a negative event happening, catastrophizing/thinking the worst, underestimating the ability to cope) that contribute to and perpetuate the fear towards the object or situation. […] Key components of CBT for specific phobias include: Psychoeducation about anxiety and panic, Cognitive Restructuring – identifying problematic or irrational thinking patterns and replacing anxiety inducing thoughts with more realistic interpretations and predictions, Exposure Therapy: Building a fear hierarchy of feared stimuli related to the feared object or situation, Gradually exposing individuals to the feared object or situation to assist in understanding that their worst-case fears are unlikely.

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  https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11920-006-0066-3

  Specific phobia is one of the most common and easily treated mental disorders. In this review, empirically supported assessment and treatment procedures for specific phobia are discussed. Exposure-based treatments in particular are highlighted given their demonstrated effectiveness for this condition. The format and characteristics of exposure-based treatment and predictors of treatment response are outlined to provide recommendations for maximizing outcome. […] In addition, several other treatments for specific phobia are reviewed and critiqued, including cognitive therapy, virtual reality, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, applied tension, and pharmacologic treatments.

• #1 Specific Phobias | Georgia Center for OCD | Athens, Georgia 30605

  https://georgiaocdandanxiety.com/specific-phobias/

  A Specific Phobia is a persistent over-estimation of the degree of danger posed by a certain situation or object, leading to a strong urge to avoid. A specific phobia can also be thought of as an irrational fear or an inappropriately intense reaction prompted by an object or situation. […] The preferred treatment for Specific Phobia is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Through CBT, an individual with a Specific Phobia gradually confronts the phobia, learning that the situation is less threatening than originally believed.

• #1 Specific Phobias Therapy in Oak Brook & Orland Park

  https://theocdandanxietycenter.com/specific-phobias-treatment/

  With the help of specialized treatment, you can learn how to manage your specific phobias. Education is an important part of therapy. With our guidance, you will learn about the cycle of anxiety and how avoidance and safety behaviors only confirm and heighten your fears. You will work with your therapist to create a treatment plan that helps you face your specific phobia while learning skills for tolerating your discomfort. […] […] The most evidence-based treatment for specific phobias is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions utilizing these treatment methods are systematic and build upon each other. ERP involves creating a hierarchy of your fears and coming up with a plan for gradually and repetitively facing them. […] […] With the assistance of these treatment methods and time and repetition, you will be able to see that your fears about something that might initially be uncomfortable or elicit anxiety can and will decrease. […] […] If a persistent fear of a specific item or situation is taking over your life and eliciting undesired anxiety symptoms, treatment with The OCD & Anxiety Center can help you learn skills to face these phobias and alleviate your anxiety with time and repetition.

• #1 What Are the Goals of Therapy for Specific Phobias?

  https://www.verywellmind.com/goals-of-therapy-2671657

  Your treatment goals for specific phobia are likely to be met through the cognitive behavior therapy method known as exposure therapy. During this desensitization process, the therapist will gradually expose you to stimuli related to your fear in a safe and controlled environment. […] Before the exposure process begins, people first learn relaxation techniques that they can use to remain calm when faced with the source of their fears. These techniques include deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and visualization. The next step is to practice using these relaxation strategies gradually and progressively in the face of the feared object or situation. […] You’ll know you’ve reached your therapy goal when the distorted thinking that fuels your phobia diminishes to a functional level or disappears.

• #1 Specific Phobias | CAMH

  https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/phobias

  Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for anxiety disorders, including specific phobias. […] Exposure therapy, a form of behavioural therapy, is often used to treat specific phobias. […] Other psychological treatments, such as relaxation training, meditation, biofeedback and stress management, can also help. […] Many people with phobias benefit from supportive counselling or family therapy. […] Medication is another option and is sometimes combined with CBT.

• #1 Specific Phobias – Psychiatric Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/psychiatric-disorders/anxiety-and-stressor-related-disorders/specific-phobias

  Patients with specific phobia develop marked fear or anxiety in response to a specific object or situation, which can then be accompanied by avoidance. […] The most extensively studied and most effective psychotherapy for specific phobia is exposure therapy, which aims to reverse the cycle of anxiety and avoidance. […] Instruction in relaxation, mindfulness, breathing, and/or other relaxation techniques (eg, hypnosis) are also a component of exposure therapy. […] An alternative treatment approach involves using hypnosis to help patients feel physically calm by visualizing being in a comfortable place, and then restructuring their view of the feared situation based on hypnotic suggestions. […] Short-term therapy with a benzodiazepine (eg, lorazepam) or a beta-blocker (eg, propranolol) can be helpful when exposure to an object or situation cannot be avoided.

• #1 Specific Phobia • California OCD And Anxiety Treatment Center

  https://calocd.com/specific-phobia/

  As virtual reality technology becomes more available and accessible, traditional phobia and anxiety treatment with CalOCD will be augmented with the use of virtual reality exposures therapy. Virtual Reality Exposure Treatment (VRET) is on the cutting edge of psychotherapeutic technique. VRET uses virtual environments to simulate anxiety inducing situations in the safety and convenience of the therapist’s office. Additionally, Virtual Reality Exposure Treatment helps bridge the gap between in-office exposures and in-vivo (real life) exposures.

• #1 Phobic Disorders Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/288016-treatment

  Randomized controlled clinical trials indicate that specific phobias respond to exposure therapy. […] A small, randomized controlled clinical trial showed that virtual reality exposure therapy is as effective as standard exposure for treating fear of flying, with gains maintained for up to 1 year after treatment. […] In one study, after the successful completion of a 4-session CBT course, patients with specific phobias no longer showed significant functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) activation in the prefrontal or parahippocampal areas; this finding supports the view that effective psychotherapy can normalize dysfunction in the neurocircuitry associated with anxiety and phobias. […] In another study, a single 4-hour CBT session, combined in vivo exposure, and modeling resulted in increased/improved medial orbitofrontal cortex activity and decreased/improved activation in the amygdala and the insula patients with specific phobias as compared with untreated control subjects.

• #1 Phobia – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phobia

  It is recommended that specific phobias be treated with exposure therapy, in which the person is introduced to the situation or object in question until the fear resolves. […] Medications are not helpful for specific phobias. […] Systematic desensitization is a process in which people seeking help slowly become accustomed to their phobia, and ultimately overcome it. Traditional systematic desensitization involves a person being exposed to the object they are afraid of over time so that the fear and discomfort do not become overwhelming. […] Virtual reality therapy is another technique that helps phobic people confront a feared object. It uses virtual reality to generate scenes that may not have been possible or ethical in the physical world. […] Medications are a treatment option often utilized in combination with CBT or if CBT was not tolerated or effective. Medications can help regulate apprehension and fear of a particular fearful object or situation.

• #1 Phobia – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phobia

  Antidepressant medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) may be helpful in some cases. […] Hypnotherapy is another effective therapy that uses hypnosis to help manage anxiety and stress. This therapy can help people gain control over their phobias. […] Hypnotherapy can be used alone and in conjunction with systematic desensitization to treat phobias.

• #1

  https://www.ijbcp.com/index.php/ijbcp/article/view/305

  Specific phobias are among the most common psychological problems both in men and women. For treatment of specific phobias, exposure-based therapy is the first choice followed by cognitive therapy, relaxation techniques and short-term pharmacotherapy. Long-term pharmacotherapy for specific phobias, is associated with adverse drug reactions and drug abuse, thus not a reasonable choice for long-term symptom control. Glucocorticoids and d-cycloserine (DCS) cause fear reduction when used in combination with exposure based therapy. […] Adjuvant cortisol to exposure therapy also caused great reduction in fear in spider phobia.

• #1 Pyschedelic-Assisted Therapy for Specific Phobias

  https://www.kairoswellnesscollective.com/blog/pyschedelic-assisted-therapy-for-specific-phobias

  Psychedelic-assisted therapy has shown promising results in helping individuals with fear-related conditions and disorders. […] When it comes to phobias, including specific phobias like arachnophobia (fear of spiders) or agoraphobia (fear of open or crowded spaces), ketamine therapy is still considered experimental, and its effectiveness is not as well-established as for other conditions like treatment-resistant depression. […] However, some researchers and clinicians believe that ketamine’s unique properties might offer benefits in exposure-based therapies for phobias. […] Exposure therapy is a standard cognitive-behavioral approach used to treat phobias, which involves gradually exposing individuals to their feared objects or situations to reduce fear and anxiety. Ketamine might be used in combination with exposure therapy to enhance the therapeutic effect. […] It’s crucial to note that ketamine therapy for phobias is still in the early stages of research, and more studies are needed to understand its effectiveness for specific phobia treatment.

• #1 Phobia Treatment

  https://cogbtherapy.com/phobia-treatment-los-angeles

  A phobia is an unrealistic fear of something, whether it be an object, such as an animal phobia or insect phobia, or a situation, such as driving. Phobias are diagnosed when the anxiety triggered by the feared stimulus becomes so intense that it causes significant distress or impairs normal functioning. Phobias are highly treatable and have the highest likelihood of positive outcomes of all other psychological problems. […] Cognitive behavioral treatment for phobias involves un-pairing the anxiety response from the feared situation. CBT is able to do this partly by identifying problematic or irrational thinking patterns, and helping people take on new, more adaptive ways of thinking about challenging situations. […] Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers a tailored approach to treat specific phobias by targeting the underlying cognitive processes contributing to irrational fears. The first step involves identifying irrational thoughts that fuel anxiety and fear.

• #1 Phobia – Harvard Health

  https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/phobia-a-to-z

  There is no way to prevent a phobia from starting. However, treatment can reduce the negative impact of the disorder. […] Treatment usually includes some combination of psychotherapy and medication depending on the type of phobia: […] Cognitive-behavioral therapy can help, especially a procedure called either desensitization therapy or exposure therapy. This technique involves gradually increasing your exposure to the thing you fear, at your own pace, under controlled circumstances. As you are exposed to the object, you are taught to master your fear through relaxation, breathing control, or other anxiety-reducing strategies. […] The outlook is very good for people with specific phobia or social phobia. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 75% of people with specific phobias overcome their fears through cognitive-behavioral therapy, while 80% of those with social phobia find relief from medication, cognitive-behavioral therapy, or a combination.

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  https://npistanbul.com/en/what-is-specific-phobia

  People with specific phobia may avoid facing their fears, which can have a negative impact on daily activities and quality of life. […] Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, medication and other therapies can be used to deal with phobias. […] Specific phobia treatment can include a range of therapeutic approaches aimed at reducing the excessive fear and avoidance behaviors experienced by the individual. […] Every individual is different, so the most effective treatment methods should be tailored to the individual’s specific needs and symptoms. Treatment should be guided by a specialist and it is important that the individual is involved in the therapy process.

• #1 Pediatric Specific Phobias – Conditions and Treatments | Children’s National Hospital

  https://www.childrensnational.org/get-care/health-library/specific-phobias

  Experts dont know how to prevent phobias in children and teens. But finding and treating a phobia early can ease symptoms. It can help improve your childs normal development. And it can also improve his or her quality of life. […] Following a full assessment, a member of the Childrens National care team will discuss treatment options with the child or adolescent and his or her family. Both cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) and certain types of medicines are effective in treating general anxiety disorder in youth.

• #1 Specific Phobia | Advanced Therapeutic Solutions for Anxiety

  https://www.advancedtherapeuticsolutions.org/ats-info/my-child-has/fear-worry-anxiety/specific-phobia/

  Specific phobias are treated with exposure therapy with response prevention (ERP). […] The individual is presented with the phobic stimulus in successive, graduated steps, activating the fear response just enough to retrain the brain, but not overwhelm you. […] Cognitive-behavioral strategies, such as psychoeducation of the thoughts-emotion-behavior triad (CBT) and mindfulness (ACT) are used to activate the new learning and deepen fear extinction. […] To increase transfer of treatment gains, reduce avoidance of the phobia across settings, and reduce others rescuing the child from approaching the phobia (to rescue them from distress), in-vivo and in-situ exposure therapy is most effective.

• #1

  https://www.rula.com/blog/specific-phobias/

  Exposure therapy can help you overcome your phobia and improve your well-being. […] Treatment can help you overcome specific phobias, and over 90% of people find relief from their symptoms with therapy. […] If you think your fear is actually a specific phobia, its important to get the right diagnosis as soon as possible. Diagnosis is the first step toward getting effective treatment. You can manage specific phobias, but theyre unlikely to go away on their own. […] The most effective treatment for specific phobias is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) called exposure therapy. This therapy approach helps you overcome your fears by teaching you how to face them head-on. […] Studies show that exposure therapy is highly effective for specific phobias, with up to 90% of people finding relief from their symptoms after completing treatment.

• #1 Specific phobias – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/specific-phobias/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355162

  Professional treatment can help you overcome your specific phobia or manage it effectively so you do not become a prisoner to your fears. […] If you have a specific phobia, consider getting help, especially if you have children. […] By dealing with your own fears, you can teach your child how to face fears and inspire them to take brave actions just like you did.

• #2 Specific Phobias – Psychiatric Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/psychiatric-disorders/anxiety-and-stressor-related-disorders/specific-phobias

  Patients with specific phobia develop marked fear or anxiety in response to a specific object or situation, which can then be accompanied by avoidance. […] The most extensively studied and most effective psychotherapy for specific phobia is exposure therapy, which aims to reverse the cycle of anxiety and avoidance. […] Instruction in relaxation, mindfulness, breathing, and/or other relaxation techniques (eg, hypnosis) are also a component of exposure therapy. […] An alternative treatment approach involves using hypnosis to help patients feel physically calm by visualizing being in a comfortable place, and then restructuring their view of the feared situation based on hypnotic suggestions. […] Short-term therapy with a benzodiazepine (eg, lorazepam) or a beta-blocker (eg, propranolol) can be helpful when exposure to an object or situation cannot be avoided.

• #2 Phobias in Children | Cedars-Sinai

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions—pediatrics/p/phobias-in-children.html

  How can I help prevent phobias in my child? Experts dont know how to prevent phobias in children and teens. But finding and treating a phobia early can ease symptoms. It can help improve your childs normal development. And it can also improve their quality of life. […] Treatment may include therapy and medicines. […] Following up with advice from your child’s healthcare providers and educational team can help manage the phobia and improve your child’s quality of life.

• #2 Specific phobias

  https://johnsonmemorial.org/jmh-health/disease-conditions/con-20228093

  If you have a specific phobia, consider getting help, especially if you have children. Although genetics likely plays a role in how specific phobias start, seeing someone else’s phobic response over and over again can trigger a specific phobia in children. […] By dealing with your own fears, you can teach your child how to face fears and inspire them to take brave actions just like you did.

• #2 Specific Phobias: Treatment and Management – MEDvidi

  https://medvidi.com/blog/treatment-and-management-for-specific-phobias

  The purpose of treatment for phobic disorders is to enhance the quality of life so that your fears no longer restrict you. You’ll notice that your anxiety and dread are lessened and no longer controlling your life. You learn new ways to regulate your reactions, thoughts, and feelings. […] Cognitive-behavioral therapy is commonly used to treat anxiety disorders, including specific phobias. CBT aims to help you spot negative thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more constructive ones when facing situations that cause anxiety. […] This is one of the most popular therapies used to treat phobias. It allows individuals to face anxiety-provoking situations directly. According to research, exposure treatment helps 80% to 90% of patients with certain phobias. […] You can attempt several methods to deal with your phobia. They could perhaps lessen the effect it has on your life. […] It’s critical to get professional assistance if you believe your phobia is unmanageable and interferes with your operating ability.

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  https://www.rula.com/blog/specific-phobias/

  Exposure therapy can help you overcome your phobia and improve your well-being. […] Treatment can help you overcome specific phobias, and over 90% of people find relief from their symptoms with therapy. […] If you think your fear is actually a specific phobia, its important to get the right diagnosis as soon as possible. Diagnosis is the first step toward getting effective treatment. You can manage specific phobias, but theyre unlikely to go away on their own. […] The most effective treatment for specific phobias is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) called exposure therapy. This therapy approach helps you overcome your fears by teaching you how to face them head-on. […] Studies show that exposure therapy is highly effective for specific phobias, with up to 90% of people finding relief from their symptoms after completing treatment.

• #2 Specific Phobia | Advanced Therapeutic Solutions for Anxiety

  https://www.advancedtherapeuticsolutions.org/ats-info/my-child-has/fear-worry-anxiety/specific-phobia/

  Specific phobias are treated with exposure therapy with response prevention (ERP). […] The individual is presented with the phobic stimulus in successive, graduated steps, activating the fear response just enough to retrain the brain, but not overwhelm you. […] Cognitive-behavioral strategies, such as psychoeducation of the thoughts-emotion-behavior triad (CBT) and mindfulness (ACT) are used to activate the new learning and deepen fear extinction. […] To increase transfer of treatment gains, reduce avoidance of the phobia across settings, and reduce others rescuing the child from approaching the phobia (to rescue them from distress), in-vivo and in-situ exposure therapy is most effective.

• #2

  https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11920-006-0066-3

  Specific phobia is one of the most common and easily treated mental disorders. In this review, empirically supported assessment and treatment procedures for specific phobia are discussed. Exposure-based treatments in particular are highlighted given their demonstrated effectiveness for this condition. The format and characteristics of exposure-based treatment and predictors of treatment response are outlined to provide recommendations for maximizing outcome. […] In addition, several other treatments for specific phobia are reviewed and critiqued, including cognitive therapy, virtual reality, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, applied tension, and pharmacologic treatments.

• #2 Phobia – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phobia

  Antidepressant medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) may be helpful in some cases. […] Hypnotherapy is another effective therapy that uses hypnosis to help manage anxiety and stress. This therapy can help people gain control over their phobias. […] Hypnotherapy can be used alone and in conjunction with systematic desensitization to treat phobias.

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