#fears

Psychology | Psychology

Why do we wake around 3am and dwell on our fears and shortcomings?

The thoughts are often distressing and punitive. Strikingly, these concerns vaporise in the daylight, proving that the 3am thinking was completely irrational and unproductive. But why?

Science & Technology | Israeli Inovation

Scared of arachnids? Go watch Spider-Man, Israeli study says | The Times of Israel

Researchers from Bar-Ilan and Ariel universities use short clips from superhero movies as positive stimulus in exposure therapy

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness Info

Common Phobias: Agoraphobia, Claustrophobia, and More in Pictures

Afraid of crowds? Fearful of flying? WebMD investigates common phobias and how they can sometimes seriously affect our lives.

Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research

Tests raise hopes for radical new therapy for phobias and PTSD

Researchers able to reduce anxieties without asking people to think about them consciously, making it more appealing than current therapies

Family & Parenting | Family and Parenting

Phobias and Fears in Children - Powerful Strategies To Try

Phobias and fears in children are very manageable. Here's how to empower them to move straight through the middle of the fears that get in their way.