The treatment of scriptophobia by in vivo exposure and cognitive restructuring.
A 23-year-old woman with a debilitating fear of signing her name in public was treated in 8 weeks and six treatment sessions using graded exposure in vivo and cognitive restructuring. Progress was maintained in all settings, at home and at work and when the patient was unaccompanied. Treatment gains were maintained at 6-month and 2-year follow-ups.
D000328:Adult; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003071:Cognition; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D014956:Writing