Exposure therapy is the most widely used method for phobias, helping people face fears gradually instead of avoiding them. This approach has revolutionized how mental health professionals tackle ...

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.

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 ...

Exposure therapy for a specific fear can also help reduce other fears. This is the conclusion reached by psychologists who studied 50 people with a fear of spiders and heights. Although they only ...