Based on a pilot study, we delve into the results of a virtual reality exposure treatment for spider phobia. The study involved 40 participants undergoing a single session of therapy, [...]
Those who suffer from anxiety often hear, "You must learn to control fear with meditation, autogenic training or breathing techniques ..." But is control really always the most effective method? [...]
ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY is one of the most exciting advances in psychotherapy. According to recent studies, ACT has achieved similar "cure rates" in the treatment of anxiety and depression [...]
A recent study suggests that the extract of a cactus (Caralluma Fimbriata) may help reduce anxiety. One experimental group received the drug while a control group received only placebo pills. The [...]
Can magnesium help against anxiety and depression? Countless research studies have already been devoted to this question. However, only a few of these studies are of high quality (randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled). [...]
When should you face your anxiety? Does the time of day have an influence on the success of therapy? And what role does cortisol play in this? Researchers at the [...]
Generalized anxiety disorder: Medication or Psychotherapy? Which treatment approach promises better therapy results? A brand new meta-analysis should provide answers: Emily Carl, Sara M. Witcraft, Brooke Y. Kauffman, Eilis M. [...]
Psychological trauma refers to the lasting emotional and psychological impact resulting from distressing events or experiences. While trauma can be debilitating, individuals have the remarkable capacity to heal and recover [...]
Can we simulate the medical effect of pills by just by imagining taking a pill? A fascinating new study published in Nature (Buergler et al., 2023) provides answers and could [...]
The research is clear: the more we embrace fear (exposure, confrontation), the more it will release us from its grip. But how can therapeutic anxiety confrontation be made even more [...]
