Trypophobia is more than an internet meme. It is a genuine psychological experience that can range from mild discomfort to significant distress.
Articles on Phobias
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Between 2-7% of people suffer with emetophobia.
Online searches search trends reveal that there’s a growing link between modern ways of living and the vicious cycle of biophobia.
All mammals who get nutrients from their parent via a placenta before birth are left with a belly button. It’s a visual reminder of this original connection.
Our research shows that coulrophobia, or fear of clowns, is mainly triggered by being unable to understand their facial expressions.
Phobias are when fears become excessive and interrupt daily life. A new review shows one longer session of exposure is just as effective and more time-efficient than multiple shorter sessions.
Psychotherapy is not one size fits all. From behavioral to gestalt therapies, which approach will work best for you depends on your needs and goals.
Our well-meaning efforts to use images to help demystify the vaccination process or share our pride in getting a COVID vaccine can backfire.
Tokophobia goes beyond normal childbirth concerns and worries and becomes an intense and irrational fear of pregnancy and/or labour.
An Italian study revealed how a murder mystery novel and a medical rarity were used to whip up media hysteria about spiders.
It can feel like everyone is stewing in anxiety about COVID-19 and seeing other people freak out can make you freak out more. A psychiatrist explains this phenomenon, and how to keep it in check.
Early interventions might help protect autistic children from anxiety disorders in adulthood.
There are three main scenarios that may influence whether or not you develop a phobia.
How a phobia of the dentist can ruin your smile.
Our fear of spiders is driven by a lack of information, but these fascinating creatures are often more harmless than harmful.
A recent study found that half of patients who had therapy to help them cope with painful memories had a relapse four years later. So, is there a way to erase unwanted memories for good?
Tokophobia is a pathological fear of pregnancy and can lead to avoidance of childbirth.
There are two schools of thought to explain people’s height phobias: evolutionary and behavioural.
Many people with phobias are understandably reluctant to face their fears. But gradual exposure using virtual reality headsets can help with everything from a fear of spiders, heights or flying.
Today, the causes of many phobias are as inscrutable as ever – but they were only ‘invented’ in the 19th century.
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Senior Research Fellow in Maternal and Reproductive Health, University of Hull
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Professor of Midwifery and Dean in the Faculty of Health Sciences, Southern Cross University
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Senior Lecturer, Psychology, James Cook University
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Principal Program Officer (Respectful Workplaces), James Cook University
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Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood, Macquarie University
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