Specific phobia is a common anxiety disorder. Patients with specific phobias experience anxiety and panic attacks along with unreasonable fear of exposure or anticipated exposure to a phobic stimulus. The anxiety response goes beyond normal apprehension and leads to avoidance behavior. The intensity of the fear is often disproportionate to the actual danger posed by the phobic stimulus. This activity outlines the current DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for specific phobia, shedding light on validated assessment tools and evidence-based treatments, notably focusing on the amalgamation of therapeutic methods for enhanced patient outcomes. Emphasizing interprofessional collaboration, this session underscores the necessity of a holistic approach involving psychiatrists, psychologists, and allied healthcare professionals in managing patients with specific phobia. Furthermore, the course discussion highlights the historical evolution of understanding phobias, from ancient observations to Freudian conceptualizations as psychological defense mechanisms and the subsequent influence of behaviorism on the perception of phobic behavior as learned responses. Advancements in neuroscience and the role of the amygdala in fear processing contribute to the contemporary understanding of specific phobias. The evolution of therapeutic approaches, encompassing behavior therapy like systematic desensitization and the prominence of cognitive-behavioral therapy, reflects the ongoing development of interventions grounded in psychological and neurobiological understanding. This activity aims to equip healthcare professionals with updated knowledge and comprehensive strategies to diagnose, assess, and treat specific phobia, recognizing its impact on patients’ quality of life and social functioning.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/29262
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine