Michelle G Craske

Sep 15, 2024 | nature.com | Michelle G Craske

AbstractThe inability to experience pleasure or interest in activities (commonly referred to in clinical settings as anhedonia) is characteristic of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions. Diminished positive emotions and anhedonia predict poor long-term outcomes, but conventional psychological treatments have only modest effects upon positive emotions.

Sep 2, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Cody A. Cushing |Hakwan Lau |Mitsuo Kawato |Michelle G Craske

Introduction Fear-based disorders such as specific phobia are among the most difficult mental disorders to treat. The most widely empirically supported treatment is “exposure therapy,” which involves direct exposure to fear-causing or panic-inducing stimuli.1 This treatment is highly effective in reducing fear.