What Is Exposure Therapy?

The Human Condition01 Aug, 2023Health

Exposure therapy is an evidence-based form of therapy that allows patients to confront their fears of objects, situations, or activities that they would otherwise avoid, in order to prevent related long-term mental and behavioral consequences. Although avoidance enables people to feel short-term relief from anxiety, it prevents them from overcoming their fears. Fears associated with stimuli can build over time and may severely affect a person?s daily life.