Immersive 3D exposure-based treatment for spider fear: A randomized controlled trial

Stereoscopic 3D gives the viewer the same shape, size, perspective and depth they would experience viewing the real world and could mimic the perceptual threat cues present in real life. This is the first study to investigate whether an immersive stereoscopic 3D video exposure-based treatment would be effective in reducing fear of spiders. Participants with … Read more

The effectiveness of guided internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for social anxiety disorder in a routine care setting

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a common mental disorder with high persistence when untreated. As access to effective treatment is limited, guided internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) has been proposed as an effective alternative to face-to-face treatment. In a new study, that was published today, we examined the effectiveness of a 14-week therapist-guided ICBT program … Read more

Behandling av social fobi i Norge: 2 av 3 blir bra visar ny studie

Social ångest (eller social fobi) är en ångestdiagnos som drabbar många. Globalt beräknas 4 % drabbas någon gång under sin livstid, och i höginkomstländer är siffran ännu högre. Det är dessutom stor risk att problemen kvarstår över tid om man inte får behandling. Eftersom tillgången till effektiv behandling är begränsad kan IKBT (internetbaserad kognitiv beteendeterapi) med … Read more