A fear of needles in a medical setting (often called trypanophobia when it’s more severe) is common and can make TRT ...

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a mental health condition. Obsessions include recurring, distressing thoughts.

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 ...

When you think of virtual reality (VR), you might imagine someone with a headset playing a video game or watching a movie. But this technology can also help treat certain mental health issues when ...

My background is in sports psychology, trauma treatment, anxiety, depression and personality disorders, with intensive training in DBT, EMDR, CPT and Prolonged Exposure Therapy . If life is a struggle ...

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 ...

Allergies are becoming more prevalent in the US, affecting over 100 million individuals. Common allergies include eczema, ...

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 ...