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Modification of disease phobia using a multifaceted exposure program.

B H Tearnan, V Goetsch, H E Adams

Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry

|March 1, 1985

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A 16-week multifaceted exposure program effectively treated a man

Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Clinical Psychology
Behavioral Therapy

Background:

Disease phobia, specifically cardiophobia, can be debilitating.
Irrational fears of having a heart attack significantly impact daily life.

Observation:

A 27-year-old male presented with severe cardiophobia.
Treatment involved a 16-week multifaceted exposure program.

Findings:

The subject reported significant reductions in anxiety and Valium intake.
Improvements were sustained at 6- and 12-month follow-ups.
Spousal confirmation validated the subject's reported progress.

Implications:

Multifaceted exposure therapy shows promise for treating specific phobias like cardiophobia.

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Understanding the behavioral aspects and origins of disease phobia is crucial for effective treatment.

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