ERP therapy breaks the cycle of OCD

Psychology
ERP therapy breaks the cycle of OCD

Exposure and Response Prevention therapy empowers individuals with OCD to break free from obsessions and compulsions by confronting fears and building lasting coping skills.

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy is the gold standard for treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), which affects 2-3% of people globally. It tackles intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors by teaching the brain to confront triggers without resorting to compulsions. This process, called habituation, allows anxiety to naturally fade.

There's more to this story — open the app to keep reading.

Continue Reading in App
1 more paragraphs · plus a 3-question quiz
Open in App

Get the full experience

Download Facts A Day