What is Exposure Therapy? Everything You Need to Know

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What conditions is exposure therapy used for?

Exposure therapy is a treatment method for anxiety disorders, such as the following:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) [3]
Generalized anxiety disorder
Panic disorders
Phobias [4]
Social anxiety disorders
Post-traumatic stress disorder

Crystal L. September 2, 2022

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