Considerable work has advanced understanding of the nature, causes, management, and
prevention of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents over the past 30 years. Prior to …

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic, and oftentimes disabling
disorder. The only established first-line treatments for OCD are exposure and response …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review provides an overview of current methods and
important aspects to consider when applying virtual worlds in the treatment of social anxiety …

Psychiatric disorders associated with psychological trauma, stress and anxiety are a highly
prevalent and increasing cause of morbidity worldwide. Current therapeutic approaches …

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a first-line, empirically supported intervention for
anxiety disorders. CBT refers to a family of techniques that are designed to target …

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a significant public health issue. Yet, there are
limited treatment options and no data to suggest which treatment will work for whom. We …

The neurobiology of extinction learning has been translated to inform the delivery of
exposure therapy, the gold-standard treatment for fear and anxiety disorders. The inhibitory …

Anxiety and related disorders are a significant public-health burden with rising prevalence in
the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. As demand for effective anxiety treatment increases …

Anxiety and fear-related disorders are common and disabling, and they significantly
increase risk for suicide and other causes of morbidity and mortality. However, there is …

Numerous clinical trials support the efficacy of exposure and response prevention (ERP) for
the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Accordingly, ERP has been formally …