All About Fear

Fear is a vital response to physical and emotional danger—if we didn't feel it, we couldn't protect ourselves from legitimate threats. But often we fear situations that are far from life-or-death, and thus hang back for no good reason. Traumas or bad experiences can trigger a fear response within us that is hard to quell. Yet exposing ourselves to our personal demons is the best way to move past them.

Modern Fears and Phobias

Our smartphones may be a major cause.

By Larry D. Rosen Ph.D.

Different forms of paranoia and what they share in common.

By Molly S. Castelloe Ph.D.

Recent posts on Fear

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