How to Effectively Treat Phobias
Disease description:
I constantly experience fear, and later learned that I have developed a phobia. What is the best way to treat a phobia?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shang Luning
Psychotherapy is generally the preferred treatment for phobias; cognitive therapy and/or pharmacotherapy may also be employed. Phobias are typically classified as psychiatric disorders. Psychotherapy and cognitive therapy can help correct patients’ maladaptive thought patterns, while antipsychotic medications may be used in certain cases—though medication must always be administered under a physician’s guidance.
