Question: For Teens - What Are the Treatment Options?
Answer:
There are a couple of different ways to treat phobias. Your doctor may prescribe medication, which might be an antidepressant or anti-anxiety medicine. These drugs work by changing your brain chemistry a little bit.
Therapy is also a popular treatment. A therapist will talk to you about your phobia and help you work through it. You might also meet with a group of kids who have similar fears. Treating a phobia with therapy may only require a few visits. Sometimes it may take a bit longer. Your therapist will work with you to develop a treatment plan so that you can know what to expect.
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