prevention

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Her first major contribution to the field of anxiety and fear-based disorders was in the 1970s and ’80s, with a therapy called exposure and response prevention that she used to treat patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Autism researchers and advocates are working toward developing better screening tools, safety plans, therapies and prevention strategies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

This period offers an important window for prevention and early support.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Gilead, for one, doesn’t have to worry about its competitive positioning in HIV treatment and prevention.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

There would be a special assembly with the fire chief and the mayor there, and the newspaper would send someone to take pictures and interview kids about fire prevention.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson