What is the Prognosis for a Phobia?
Phobias have an excellent prognosis when treated with psychotherapy and, when necessary, medication. In addition to psychotherapy, desensitization procedures, relaxation strategies, sleep and stress management and psycho-education can help someone with a severe phobia. Persons with phobias may be predisposed to other anxiety disorders, depression or substance abuse, which complicates treatment of the simple phobia.
