Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Accomplishments
![Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder](/sites/obssr/files/2021-11/OCD%20Exposure%20Response%20Prevention_288px.jpg)
Several types of cognitive-behavioral therapy have been instrumental in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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![PTSD Seeking Safety](/sites/obssr/files/2021-11/PTSD%20Seeking%20Safety.png)
Treating post-traumatic stress disorder using behavioral interventions can lead to clinically meaningful symptom improvement.
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![Chronic Pain](/sites/obssr/files/2021-11/Pain%20Education_288.png)
BSSR strategies are often incorporated into multidisciplinary approaches to manage chronic pain.
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![Depression CBT](/sites/obssr/files/2021-11/Depression%20CBT.png)
Treating depression using various types of behavioral therapy can reduce symptoms long term and can be as effective as medication.
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![Diabetes Prevention Program](/sites/obssr/files/2021-11/Diabetes%20Prevention%20Program.png)
Behavioral approaches to preventing and treating diabetes can lead to improved self-management and quality of life.
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![Preventing Intimate Partner Violence](/sites/obssr/files/2021-11/IPV%20Social%20Emotional%20Learning_288px.png)
BSSR-informed programs targeting youth, couples, families, or other groups can help to prevent intimate partner violence.
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![Phobias](/sites/obssr/files/2021-11/Phobias%20Exposure%20Therapy_288.png)
BSSR-based therapies, such as exposure therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy, have been successful in treating phobias.
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![Sleep School Hours](/sites/obssr/files/2021-11/Sleep%20School%20Hours.png)
Adjustments to school hours and workplace standards are two BSSR-informed strategies for improving sleep.
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![Reducing Teen Pregnancy](/sites/obssr/files/2021-11/Teen%20Pregnancy%20Comprehensive%20Education_288.png)
Educational and outreach programs based on BSSR findings are important tools in reducing teen pregnancy rates.
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![Reducing Tobacco Use](/sites/obssr/files/2021-11/Tobacco%20School-based%20Programs_288.png)
Public policy interventions informed by BSSR, along with other BSSR-based therapies and interventions, have led to successful reductions in tobacco use.
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