Filling the Gaps: Emetophobia Assessment and Treatment in Schools
Lagunas, N., Thompson, A., Schuler, C., Arenare, L., & Schaller, W.
National Association of School Psychologists, 2026
Bia is being actively researched in partnership with the University Of Utah. Please contact us with any questions, feedback, or research interest.
Phobia
A phobia is an intense fear of an object or situation that negatively impacts a persons quality of life. Almost 10% of the worlds population suffers from phobia, making it one of the most common mental disorders1. Phobia is treatable, however, many individuals experience poor treatment or require multiple attempts to recover2.
- The cross-national epidemiology of specific phobia in the World Mental Health Surveys
- Perceived helpfulness of treatment for specific phobia: findings from the World Mental Health Surveys
Bia is designed to make phobia treatment easier, more accessible, and more affordable.
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The evidence and the people behind Bia.
Innovations in Digital Care for Emetophobia: Findings from Bia, a Self-Guided Program
Kaur, K., Asnaani, A., Lagunas, N., Franklin, B. E., Yusko, D., & Schaller, W.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 2026
University of Utah
Research Partner, Manuscript under Review
Overcoming emetophobia with a journey through Bia: Examining the effectiveness and uptake of an online self-guided, evidence-based treatment program
Lagunas, N., Schaller, W., Kaur, K., Franklin, B. E., Yusko, D., & Asnaani, A.
World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies Congress, 2026
Center for Anxiety and Behavior Therapy
Clinical Partnership, The Emetophobia Institute
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Bia lowers the barrier to the path of recovery by providing a self-driven set of lessons and activities in a safe environment. Bia teaches you key concepts from Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and applies those concepts in interactive exercises in a simple web tool that encourages regular practice, dynamically adapts to your input, and tracks overall progress. Bia measures progress by recording anxiety levels in response to triggers, and aims to reduce or eliminate your anxiety response.If you are currently in therapy, Bia can be a great tool to help you apply your skills and track your progress. If you are considering therapy, Bia is a good place to start and learn what is possible.