Many people get nervous in social situations, but at what point do nerves turn into full blown social anxiety?

Social anxiety, also known as social phobia, is an intense fear of social situations. You may feel anticipatory and ...

Mice have an instinctive reaction to hide when the shadow of a bird passes over. In a new study, scientists taught the rodents to overcome that fear. dubinkinv / 500px via Getty Images Humans have ...

People who fear the unknown may experience anxiety and distress, particularly if they lack information or control. Therapy aims to help confront a person’s fears surrounding uncertain situations.

Fear and self-doubt can be crippling, preventing individuals from achieving their goals and realizing their full potential. They come in many forms and can be incredibly inventive, yet the feeling is ...

A fear of rejection is an irrational and persistent fear of social exclusion. It can be a feature of social phobia or social anxiety disorder. Various tips can help with overcoming a fear of rejection ...

Anxiety when flying might not seem so unreasonable these days, but a British Airways program seeks to reassure the lightly nervous and the abjectly terrified alike. By Sarah Lyall No sooner had ...

I was in the middle of a yoga class at my gym the other day when the fire alarm went off. We happened to know that they were testing the alarms and we had no reason to evacuate. However, that didn’t ...

Let’s be honest. The airline industry hasn’t had its best year through the first months of 2025 when it comes to safety. Plane crashes and close calls aren’t exactly the types of news that air ...

Fear is hardwired into our brains from the moment we're born. Loud noises and creepy-crawly insects just naturally give us ...

Fear of needles is very common. Studies suggest that most children, up to 50 percent of teenagers, and at least 20 to 30 percent of adults have some fear of needles. It is a serious problem. Fear of ...

Do you fear death? If so you have thanatophobia. It's one of the most common fears people suffer from. Some fear the pain that may be associated with dying. The spiritual among us may have a fear of ...