Exposure therapy for anxiety disorders follows this procedure: (1) identify the patient's specific avoidance behavior, (2) present the patient with gradually intensifying opportunities to be safely exposed to the fearful trigger, and (3) gradually desensitize the patient to the trigger.

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  Overview of Anxiety Disorders - Psychiatry - MSD Manuals

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• anxiety disorders concept
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