What does the cryptic crossword clue "Treatment for adult with 'proven hysteria'? (8,7)" mean?

The definition is "Treatment". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of PROVENHYSTERIA ("'proven hysteria'?") + A (synonym of "adult") = AVERSIONTHERAPY; definition: "Treatment" The answer is AVERSIONTHERAPY.

Treatment for adult with 'proven hysteria'? (8,7)

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