From needles, snakes and airplanes to test-taking, speech-making and germs, sources of all-encompassing panic can make pushing through daily life feel like more trouble than it's worth. The pounding ...

In my decades of studying single people, a question comes up with some regularity: “Do you think I’m commitment-phobic?” I’m a research psychologist, not a therapist, so I cannot offer advice to ...

A study of the romantic history of 58 adults aged 22-28 found that those who avoid committed romantic relationships are likely a product of unresponsive or over-intrusive parenting, says a ...

For law enforcement officers, fear can save your life. Sure, there are plenty of things to fear if you are a cop. Most of them center on bad guys, equipment failure, unforeseen disasters, human error, ...

Phobias represent a complex category of anxiety disorders that extend far beyond typical fears, creating overwhelming psychological responses that can severely limit individuals’ ability to function ...

Your eyes or ears identify your phobic trigger (a needle, a snake, the dentist's drill) and instantly send a "threat!" message to your amygdala, the brain's fear center. 1 to 3 seconds: The amygdala, ...

Allen Shawn traces some of his phobias to his late father, William Shawn, the legendary editor of The New Yorker magazine. The author discusses some of his father's fears with Renee Montagne. Composer ...