fears
A new discovery: Exposure therapy – reducing fear of spiders and heights
Some people have fears that can significantly affect their lives, and that's why they might need special therapies to get rid of them. Exposure therapy for a specific fear, like spiders, can surprisingly help reduce other fears, such as the fear of heights, according to a new study.
Kate Yakimchuk research exposure therapy phobias mental health Psychology 30 January 2024
Pet owner's tips: The signs that a cat used to be abused
Just like people, pets can experience trauma and mental health problems, especially when their owners treat them badly. For example, when you decide to adopt a cat from volunteers, you can sometimes notice the signs that the cat's previous owner abused an animal.
Kate Yakimchuk pets facts animal abuse signs cats Animals 29 January 2024
Expert Explained: What Fear Is from an Evolutionary Perspective
Fear is an emotion that arises in situations of threat to the biological or social existence of an individual and is aimed at the source of real or imagined danger.
Diana Dashkevich mental health stress brain fun facts Psychology 27 January 2024
Stray animals: Facing your fear – what to do when you meet stray dogs
If you live in the area with lots of stray dogs, then it's hard not to be scared of them – they can be aggressive and quite dangerous. It's not always possible not to meet these dogs, but it's possible to overcome your fears.
Kate Yakimchuk stray dogs animal facts safety danger Animals 23 January 2024
A new discovery: Panic attacks – it hides there
Scientists are studying panic attacks to understand how they happen in the brain. They found a brain circuit that is tied to panic disorder.
Kate Yakimchuk research panic attack brain activity anxiety Psychology 17 January 2024
Trypophobia: What is it
This is the fear of cluster holes (that is, clusters of holes). Clusters of small holes in organic objects, such as lotus fruits or bubbles in dough, can cause tremors, itchy skin, nausea and a general feeling of discomfort.
Diana Dashkevich mental health emotions fun facts psychologist tips Psychology 15 January 2024
Psychologist's insights: Fear of changes
While some people seek changes in life, others are secretly afraid of them – simply because they don't like surprises. Fear of changes is pretty natural for most people, especially for those who prefer to stay within their comfort zone.
Kate Yakimchuk changes self-esteem comfort zone personality Psychology 9 January 2024
Psychologist's tips: How to start traveling more
If you dream of traveling, but simply can't start, then it's not always because you have no opportunity to do so – many people are just afraid! Traveling can bring lots of amazing experiences, but it can also be a bit scary, especially if you want to travel alone.
Kate Yakimchuk travel experience self-love mental health Psychology 9 January 2024
Interesting Facts: Why People Are Afraid of Robots
Robophobia is expressed as an obsessive fear or hatred towards any robotics, regardless of how advanced the technology is. Be it a humanoid robot or a bionic prosthesis.
Diana Dashkevich robot fun facts mental health Psychology 25 December 2023
Interesting Facts: What is Fear from a Psychological Point of View
Fear is an emotion that arises in situations of threat to the biological or social existence of an individual and is aimed at the source of real or imagined danger.
Diana Dashkevich mental health fun facts psychotherapy Psychology 11 December 2023
Fearing a human: A new study on how wildlife is scared of people
Scientists discovered that mammals in a home to a large lion population are more scared of human voices than by lion sounds or hunting noises like barking dogs or gunshots. The experiment aimed to understand how different animals react to various sounds.
Kate Yakimchuk research wildlife nature humans Animals 26 November 2023
Changes are scary: Psychologist's insights
People might seek changes, especially when they're not happy - but they might also be scared of changes. It's a pretty natural thing for people, but why do we fear things we want?
Kate Yakimchuk changes personality Psychology 24 November 2023
Interesting Facts: How Dogs Feel Human Fear
A study of 36 people and four dogs found that pets could detect nervous tension in humans using their sense of smell and could distinguish between the smell of stress and the smell of a calm stranger on the first try, the authors of the paper report in PLoS One.
Diana Dashkevich pets dogs Animals 20 November 2023
Don't be afraid of loneliness: Psychologist's tips
Loneliness can be quite scary - and that's why so many people would rather be with the wrong people instead. While it's normal for people to seek social and romantic contacts, you shouldn't be too afraid of loneliness, especially when it's temporary.
Kate Yakimchuk loneliness personality tips Psychology 20 November 2023
Why we love scary movies: Psychologist's insights
People tend to seek comfort and entertainment, but sometimes we entertain ourselves with pretty scary or even repulsive things. For instance, lots of people love scary movies and watch them regularly - they seem to love the feeling of being scared.
Kate Yakimchuk movies personality adrenaline Psychology 19 November 2023
Why dogs can be afraid of children: Pet owner's tips
Lots of pets don't particularly like children, especially if they're not acquainted to them - they avoid their noisy and chaotic energy. Meanwhile, if your dog is afraid of children, that might be quite strange - it can also be a sign of past trauma.
Kate Yakimchuk pets dogs children Animals 26 October 2023
Your dog is scared of grooming: Pet owner tips
Most pets dislike vets and bath days, but some are also scared of grooming - or at least they pretend to be. Meanwhile, grooming is still an essential part of taking care of your dog, so you have to do it anyway.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs pets grooming tips Animals 18 October 2023
Psychologist Explanation: What is a Panic Attack
Panic attacks involve a combination of emotional, mental and physical symptoms that can cause a person to feel extreme embarrassment, fear of losing control, or desperate to escape the situation.
Diana Dashkevich stress mental health facts Psychology 3 October 2023
Why some cats are afraid of toys: Learn more about your pet
If you have a child with lots of toys, then you've probably noticed that your cat is afraid of at least one of them. It happens with plenty of cats all over the world, and it's usually unclear why a certain toy can be so terrifying to a cat.
Kate Yakimchuk pets cats toys Animals 30 September 2023
Expert Explained: What is Thalassophobia
About 12.5% of adults in the United States will develop some type of phobia at some point in their lives.
Diana Dashkevich mental health facts Psychology 28 September 2023