Learning to Face Your Fears: Phobia Treatment
Posted on September 19, 2013
It's surprising how much the fear of a single object can dominate one's life. Phobias can keep people from living the life they want to, making them feel unable to try new things. Find out what treatments are being investigated for people who have phobias.
Chronic Stress May Cause Further Anxiety
Posted on September 11, 2013
Feeling stressed out all the time, or even most of the time, can take a toll on your body. You've probably experienced this before: sleepless nights, poor concentration, and unstable moods can all result from too much stress. But how does stress affect your brain?
Trypophobia: Surprisingly Unsettling Fear You’ve Never Heard Of
Posted on September 6, 2013
If you have emetophobia, you know that most people have never heard of it. A phobia can be a lot harder to deal with when it is not very well studied or understood. Find out about another unusual fear that can dominate someone's life.
Is Your Brain Equipped to Reduce Your Anxiety?
Posted on August 28, 2013
Certain parts of your brain are associated with increased anxiety and worry. But could your brain also contain what it needs to reduce anxiety? Read what researchers have found here.
Strange Fears: Phobias That May Surprise You
Posted on August 22, 2013
A phobia can cause someone extreme discomfort, stress and fear. If you're reading this, you have probably already experienced the aggravation and anxiety that come with emetophobia. Come find out more about rare phobias here.
Can Computers Help Cure People with Phobias?
Posted on August 14, 2013
Trying to recover from a phobia can be frustrating and difficult. This is especially true if the traditional methods of treatment don't seem to work for you. Find out how a new program is helping to make phobias less of a burden for people.
Findings Show Anxiety May Be Caused by This Molecule
Posted on July 31, 2013
New research in psychology and biology can help mental health experts to determine how they can treat people for conditions like emetophobia. Researchers in the UK have recently found out what may be the cause of anxiety in the brain. Read about it here.
How Can You Use Deep Breathing for Anxiety?
Posted on July 25, 2013
Many people advocate deep breathing techniques for reducing anxiety. But how exactly does that work? If you want to learn more about the subject, read this article.
