Exposure and Response Prevention

Exposure and Response Prevention

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Heard in 1 episode across 1 show since Jul 2026

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a highly effective form of cognitive behavioral therapy primarily used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and various anxiety disorders. It involves systematically exposing individuals to thoughts, images, objects, and situations that trigger anxiety or obsessions, while instructing them to refrain from performing their typical compulsive behaviors or rituals. Over time, this process helps patients habituate to their triggers and break the cycle of anxiety and compulsion.

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  1. Andrew David HubermanPositiveJul 9, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials

    Exposure therapy pairs intense anxiety with preventing the usual compulsion

    “What they're trying to get the patient to do is to really feel the anxiety at its maximum, but then do the exact opposite of whatever the normal compulsion is”

    Listen at 22:02

    Open the episode · Essentials: The Science & Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  2. Andrew David HubermanPositiveJul 9, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials

    Exposure therapy teaches that anxiety can occur without performing compulsions

    “what you are teaching people is that the anxiety can exist without the need to engage in the compulsion”

    Listen at 23:05

    Open the episode · Essentials: The Science & Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  3. Casey HalpernPositiveMay 7, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials

    Exposure and response prevention is probably the most effective OCD treatment option.

    “Exposure, response, prevention, is probably the most effective option”

    Listen at 7:33

    Open the episode · Essentials: Compulsive Behaviors & Deep Brain Stimulation | Dr. Casey Halpern
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