Behavioral Disciplines and Activities: News and Research on Desensitization, Psychologic

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Integrating primary preventative intervention during pregnancy

New research from Murdoch University shows it is possible to integrate primary preventative intervention during pregnancy into clinical, maternity and hospital settings to reduce the likelihood of traumatic birth experiences. ...

Researchers use virtual reality to reduce anxiety about death

Texas A&M University researchers have found that a brief virtual reality (VR) simulation of a near-death experience can sharply reduce people's anxiety about death. In a small pilot study of about 60 young adults, participants ...

Emetophobia: What it's like to have a fear of vomiting

It's safe to say nobody likes vomiting. But while it's not a pleasant experience by any means, few of us really give much thought to it—except maybe when we've had a few too many drinks or when stomach flu is doing the rounds.

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