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Phobias and their management.

I Marks1, J Horder

  • 1Institute of Psychiatry, Denmark Hill, London.

British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.)
|September 5, 1987
PubMed
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Phobias and compulsive rituals are common, but most people can manage them with guided self-exposure therapy. Antidepressants can help when depression complicates these conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Phobias and phobia-like compulsive rituals affect a significant portion of the population.
  • A small percentage of individuals with these conditions seek professional help.
  • Effective treatments exist but are underutilized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the prevalence and impact of phobias and compulsive rituals.
  • To emphasize the efficacy of behavioral treatment (exposure) and antidepressants.
  • To promote self-exposure as a viable, clinician-guided approach for patients and general practitioners.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on behavioral treatments for phobias and compulsive rituals.
  • Discussion of the role of antidepressants as an adjunct therapy.

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  • Emphasis on a systematic self-exposure approach guided by clinicians.

    • Main Results:

    • Behavioral treatment, specifically exposure therapy, is a primary effective approach.
    • Self-exposure, when guided by a clinician, empowers patients to manage their conditions.
    • Antidepressants are beneficial as supplementary treatment, particularly when depression is comorbid.

    Conclusions:

    • Self-guided exposure therapy is a practical and effective strategy for managing phobias and compulsive rituals.
    • General practitioners can effectively guide patients through self-exposure protocols.
    • Integrating antidepressants with exposure therapy improves outcomes in cases of co-occurring depression.