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Treatment interventions for emetophobia: An extensive scoping review.
Molly S Harbor1, Kate Harvey1, Paul E Jenkins1
1School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences, University of Reading, Reading, RG6 6ES, UK.
Journal of Psychiatric Research
|March 29, 2026
Summary
Emetophobia, a specific phobia of vomiting, has varied treatment outcomes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is common, but more rigorous research with specific measures is needed for effective emetophobia treatments.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Mental Health
Background:
- Emetophobia (specific phobia of vomiting) significantly impacts individuals.
- Current treatment recommendations and outcomes for emetophobia lack consistency.
Conclusions:
- Various therapeutic approaches exist for emetophobia, with CBT being most common.
- Research on emetophobia treatments is in early stages, limited by small sample sizes.
- Future research should prioritize RCTs using emetophobia-specific measures and explore case-study interventions.
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