Phobias are one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States. According to the National Institute of Mental ...

And there is quite the list of common phobias from A-Z that people can relate to. If you’re someone who has a phobia that you feel has taken over your life, you’re not alone. A lot of people ...

"Phobias are the most common mental disorder," says R. Reid Wilson, PhD, spokesman for the American Psychological Association. "Over their lifetimes, 11% of people will have a phobia." What are ...

Plane accidents such as the collision above Reagan National Airport can trigger aerophobia, the fear of flying. Here’s how to ...

We spoke with Dr. Dena Rabinowitz, founder of Cognitive Behavioral Psychology of NY, to find out one of the most common phobias she sees with her patients, and how someone might be able to ...

Many children outgrow their fears, but persisting worries may be a sign of an anxiety disorder. Psychologists weigh in on ...

While there are some quite common phobias that you’ve probably heard of (and may even suffer from) such as arachnophobia and claustrophobia, there are quite a few out there that are slightly ...

The fear of flying is a very real thing for more than 25 million people in the U.S. Recent air travel disasters like the deadly midair collision near Washington, DC can have far-reaching impacts, ...

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As one of the most common phobias, aerophobia affects more than 25 million adults in the United States, according to the Cleveland Clinic. It most commonly affects people between ages 17 and 34 ...