#ExposureTherapy

Fear is recognized as a vital part of the human experience, protecting us from harm and danger. Yet for millions of people around the globe, this essential emotion can morph into something far more disruptive—a relentless force that governs daily decisions, limits social, academic, and work accomplishments, and even reshapes family dynamics. A new in-depth feature by Deseret News has brought renewed attention to the real, often unseen impact of fear-driven mental health conditions such as phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), highlighting not just individual struggles but emerging, effective treatment approaches as well (Deseret News).