Study Findings Promote 2 Naturally Occurring Agents -- Cortisol and Time of Day (IMAGE)

Southern Methodist University

Study Findings Promote 2 Naturally Occurring Agents -- Cortisol and Time of Day

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Participants in the study were 24 people diagnosed with panic disorder and agoraphobia, which is a fear of public places where a person feels panicked, trapped or helpless. Participants underwent a standard psychotherapeutic treatment of "exposure therapy," with those in morning sessions achieving greater improvement.

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