Fear of the dark is normal for most young kids, but for some it can become a disruptive phobia. In most cases, though, parents can provide behavioral remediation.

What you might not realize is that a fear of the dark remains a totally common thing, even into adulthood – and honestly, ...

Phobias are an intense fear of something, like heights or certain animals, that causes significant distress. They’re typically treated with therapy, medication, or a combination of both. A ...

Fear vs. Anxiety. All phobias are technically anxiety disorders, so it makes sense that fear differs from anxiety much in the same way that it differs from phobia.

Halloween is almost here, and its presence is inescapable – from commercials and scary movies on TV to ghosts, goblins, and menacing figures in neighbors’ yards. And while it is an exciting ...