The field of integrative physiology is increasingly uncovering the complex roles that stress, anxiety and fear memory play in ...

Source: Bablekan, Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 3.0 Fear and anxiety are closely related. Both contain the idea of danger or possibility of injury. They make us narcissistically preoccupied with ...

First, let me start by stating that I am not offering advice to those who are living with mental illness. This post is offered to those of us who occasionally notice that we are feeling anxious or ...

Situations promoting uncertainty—including pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, or anything unknown—can help you harness and ...

Arash Javanbakht was on the back of a mule at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon when he remembered he is terrified of heights. “I could see my death at the bottom,” said Javanbakht, a psychiatrist and ...

New research is challenging the long-held view of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a fear-based disorder. In a new ...

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A Safer Internet Day survey by LocalCircles reveals 1 in 2 urban parents say children aged 9–17 face cyberbullying or inappropriate content online. With screen addiction rising, parents are pushing ...

Travelers typically welcome the jolt of excited adrenaline that sharpens the senses and takes our breath temporarily away—it’s the physical proof of an awe-inspiring adventure. Yet, those same ...

Dental anxiety can stem from trauma, pain, embarrassment, or mental health issues. Psychological and pharmacological strategies are both effective—especially when combined. Virtual reality and ...