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Dr. Jasper Smits founded the Anxiety & Health Behaviors Lab at the University of Texas at Austin in 2020. The lab focuses on innovative research aimed at improving treatment for anxiety disorders and related problems. With a commitment to state-of-the-art methodological approaches, the lab employs translational research to identify intervention targets and to develop and pilot-test novel therapeutic strategies. Their research encompasses a range of anxiety disorders, including specific phobias, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Additionally, they investigate the interplay between anxiety processes and health-compromising behaviors such as smoking, overeating, and physical inactivity. Their work includes studies of behavioral treatments like cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and integrative interventions that combine behavioral strategies with medications. These efforts aim to achieve not only direct symptom reduction but also enhancement of learning through behavioral interventions.
Anxiety & Health Behaviors Lab • Austin, TX
Founded the Anxiety & Health Behaviors Lab, focusing on innovative research in anxiety treatments.
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