Behavioral Treatment For Phobias
Prevention
There is no way to prevent a phobia from starting. However, if you already have a phobia or any other anxiety disorder, you may be able to reduce your anxiety levels by avoiding stimulants, such as caffeine (in coffee, tea and cola drinks), chocolate and nicotine (in tobacco).
Treatment
Treatment usually includes some combination of psychotherapy and medication:
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Specific phobia - Cognitive-behavioral therapy can help, especially a procedure called desensitization ...
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Phobias in Children
We teach our children to be cautious, to not talk to strangers, to not stray from our sight, to not answer the door or the phone if home... Read more »
Exposure Therapy for Specific Phobias
The aim of most approaches to the treatment of specific phobias is to modify both the response to the feared item/issue and the thought... Read more »
Food Phobias
A phobia is an irrational and excessive fear of an object or situation according to the American Psychiatric Association. We usually... Read more »
What Are Phobias?
Are you afraid to fly? Maybe you are afraid to get on an elevator? Or do you have an intense fear of spiders or dogs? These are all types... Read more »
School Phobia
School Phobia can severely impact a child's education and social life. It is thought to stem from separation anxiety, a fear of leaving... Read more »
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Social phobia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Social phobia is a persistent and irrational fear of situations that may involve scrutiny or judgment by others, such as parties and other social... Read more »
Phobias
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
A phobia is fear of an object or situation.Health professionals generally recognize three types of phobia: specific phobia, social phobia, and... Read more »
Specific Phobias Explained
Phobias are not just an intense fear; they are an irrational and unsubstantiated fear of an object or situation. The National Institute of Mental... Read more »
What Are Phobias?
Do you know someone with an intense fear of dogs? Or of flying? Or heights? All of these fears are considered to be “specific phobias.” Phobias... Read more »
Needle Phobia
Approximately 10% of the population has needle phobia, or an intense fear of needles and sharp objects. Fear of needles is a “specific... Read more »
Food Phobias
Fear of New Foods Young children can sometimes have a fear of trying new foods. Most parents remember when their toddler refused to try something new, gagging or vomiting when they insisted their child eat just a bite. But for some, this fear...
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