Phobias aren’t just quirks; they’re real challenges affecting lives. Discover why empathy matters and how treatment can make a difference for those struggling with fear.

I am midway through my conversation with Paul Siegel when it hits him: he needs to feed his spider. The tarantula in question ...

For anyone interested in the human brain, psychology, and understanding people, this article is a must-read. Today, we’ve ...

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My fear of failure—or, more specifically, fear of falling—was holding me back. Months of bike-riding attempts manifested more ...

They wanted to explore the psychology of fear, how it makes us act and why people spend money on a frightening experience. Nearly 300 people participated in the study. They went through Onionhead ...