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The mediating role of changes in harm beliefs and coping efficacy in youth with specific phobias.

Author: Capriola-HallNicole N, OllendickThomas H, ReuterskiöldLena, RyanSarah M, ÖstLars-Göran

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.

Overview

This study compared the effectiveness of One Session Treatment (OST) and Educational Support Therapy (EST) for specific phobias (SPs) in children, finding that OST produced greater reductions in fear beliefs and coping efficacy, which significantly predicted lower clinical severity.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Individuals with specific phobias (SPs) often experience catastrophic cognitions and compromised efficacy regarding their ability to cope when in the presence of the phobic object/situation. In the current study, 165 children (7-16 years; 62% male) received either One Session Treatment or Educationa...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2017.10.007

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Specific Phobias: Navigating the Desert of Fear

Specific phobias, like a sandstorm that can engulf and paralyze, can significantly impact an individual's life. This study explores the role of harm beliefs and coping efficacy in treating specific phobias in youth. The researchers believe that addressing these beliefs and enhancing coping skills, like a camel finding a safe passage through a sandstorm, can help alleviate fear and improve quality of life for young individuals. This study, like a camel seeking a clear path through a desert of fear, investigates the mediating role of changes in harm beliefs and coping efficacy in youth with specific phobias.

Addressing Fear: The Power of Belief and Coping Skills

This study, like a camel finding a hidden oasis of peace, suggests that changes in harm beliefs and coping efficacy can play a significant role in treating specific phobias in youth. The researchers found that both treatment conditions, One Session Treatment and Educational Support Therapy, led to reductions in fear, harm beliefs, and increased coping efficacy. These findings highlight the importance of addressing both cognitive and behavioral aspects of phobias to achieve lasting improvement.

Finding a Path to Freedom: Overcoming Fear

This study, like a camel finding a path to freedom in the vast desert, offers hope for young individuals struggling with specific phobias. The research encourages a holistic approach to treatment, addressing both cognitive and behavioral aspects of fear. This research reminds us that even the most daunting fears can be overcome with the right tools and support.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study, like a camel discovering a hidden oasis of hope, highlights the importance of addressing harm beliefs and coping efficacy in treating specific phobias. The research underscores the power of cognitive and behavioral therapies in helping individuals overcome their fears and reclaim their lives. As a camel, I am reminded that even in the harshest of deserts, there is always a path to freedom and that with the right guidance and support, we can conquer our fears and find a brighter future.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2018-06-25
  2. Date Revised 2018-06-25
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

29101841

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/j.brat.2017.10.007

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English

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