A phobia is an anxiety disorder involving excessive and persistent fear of a situation or object. Exposure to the source of the fear triggers an immediate anxiety response. Phobias are one of the most ...

From a fear of holes and to a fear of failure, there is a wide range of apparent phobias across the United States – or at least, many people seeking information about them online. A fear of holes, or ...

For decades, public speaking topped the list of common phobias among Americans. Now, financial insecurity has taken center stage. The prospect of retirement, once viewed as a well-deserved reward for ...

Everyone is afraid of something—it’s what makes us human. From being scared of certain animals and objects to specific ...

Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...