The use of relaxation/densensitization in treating anxiety associated with flying.

This study describes the use of relaxation/densensitization therapy in treating anxiety associated with flying. Treated were 46 male and 1 female flight students who attended 3-6 sessions lasting 1 h each. This therapy uses a behavioral approach in treating anxiety associated with flying. Relaxation/densensitization incorporates the use of relaxation exercises and in-depth mental imagery. Six months after completion of therapy, all subjects were followed up to determine the therapy's effectiveness. There was a high success rate (79%) of subjects successfully completing training.