MAIL ONLINE: A cure for arachnophobia? Scientists create a 'control' technique to help people conquer their fear of spiders

Press/Media: Research

Description

If the thought of being near a spider terrifies you, there's good news.

Scientists have created a new 'control' technique to help conquer your fear.

Researchers hope the technique can make a lasting difference to the distress and disruption phobias can have in people's lives.

And they say it's much more effective than facing your fears head-on.

Period	10 Apr 2017

Title	A cure for arachnophobia? Scientists create a 'control' technique to help people conquer their fear of spiders
Media name/outlet	Mail Online
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	10/04/17
Description	If the thought of being near a spider terrifies you, there's good news. Scientists have created a new 'control' technique to help conquer your fear. Researchers hope the technique can make a lasting difference to the distress and disruption phobias can have in people's lives. And they say it's much more effective than facing your fears head-on.
URL	www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4398406/Could-way-cure-spider-phobia.html
Persons	Warren Mansell