Non-Pharmacologic Treatments for Fear of Flying

Authors

  • Khodabakhsh Ahmadi Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  • Morteza Izadi Health Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  • Seyed Hassan Saadat Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  • Shima Shahyad Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract:

The purpose of the present survey was to review the important Non-pharmacologic treatments for fear of flying up to the present. This study is in the same way as some studies. Accordingly, some Non-pharmacologic treatments for fear of flying were assessed through this systematic review article. The general conclusion from the information provided by the  former studies, shows that a growing number of treatment facilities offer treatment programs for fear of flying, including combined treatment, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Relaxation, information Providing, Cognitive-behavioral treatment, cognitive therapy, exposure therapy, Computer-based exposure therapies, Implosion therapy, Flooding, Systematic desensitization and Psychodynamic therapy. Nevertheless, little is known about which specific method or element of treatment programs works best; In addition, Psychological therapy should be employed under unique circumstances and according to the needs of individuals rather than applying identical treatment packages to any case.

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volume 2  issue 1

pages  31- 37

publication date 2014-03-01

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