The End of Anxiety, PTSD, & Phobias | Merel Kindt
Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal
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Revisiting Fear: Innovative Therapies and Research
This chapter explores the complexities of exposure therapy within cognitive behavioral therapy, using animal models to illustrate the gradual approach to overcoming fear. It discusses the neuroscience behind fear memory reconsolidation and groundbreaking treatments involving beta blockers to inhibit fear responses, offering new insights into managing anxiety disorders. Additionally, the chapter highlights the influence of sleep on fear reduction and the fascinating concept of inherited fears through epigenetics.
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