By Dr Vasilios Silivistris Phobias (from the Greek fovos, meaning fear) are intense, irrational fears of objects or ...

Androphobia is an intense fear of men that is disproportionate to the threat they might pose and that negatively affects a person’s ability to function. For example, it may affect their work or social ...

Does a society truly become safer when part of its population learns to live in constant fear?

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

Both fear and hope have the power to move people to action. But they do so in very different ways. Whether you’re a leader in an organization, nonprofit, or in government, understanding how these ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a debilitating condition in which individuals frequently experience intrusive thoughts, images, or urges (obsessions), to which they feel compelled to respond ...