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Psychology
Phobias
Even though millions of people live with them, phobias remain a misunderstood disorder. Get the facts and learn how to cope with your persistent fears.
Trypophobia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
How Cognitive Theory Is Used in Phobia Treatment
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Fear: Definition, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, Treatment
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Common Myths and Facts About Phobias
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Is a Phobia Triggering Your Fight or Flight Response?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Should You Deal With Your Phobia on Your Own?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Revolving Door Syndrome With Phobias
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Social Anxiety Disorder Symptoms and Progression
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Phobia Symptoms, Types, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder (DPDR): Definition, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, Treatment
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Human Behavior and Evolutionary Psychology
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
How to Fly Safely With Claustrophobia
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Effects of Phobias on Your Emotions and Personality
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
The Concept of Jung's Collective Unconscious Explained
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
How Constructivism Relates to Understandings of Phobias
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
A Look at Culture-Specific Phobias
By Lisa Fritscher
Resources for Phobia Support
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
How Many People Have Phobias in the United States?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Tabula Rasa in Psychology
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Common Phobic Reactions for the Three Types of Phobias
By Lisa Fritscher
Identifying and Coping With Anticipatory Anxiety
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Using Behavior Modeling Theory for Phobic Patients
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
The Link Between Religious Faith and Fear
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
The Psychoanalytic Theory of Transference
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Conversion Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
How Mass Hysteria Is Related to Groupthink
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
What Is a Presenting Problem?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Understanding Intake Interviews for Phobias
By Lisa Fritscher
Medical Model Use in Psychology
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Magical Thinking Benefits and Mental Health Concerns
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Medication to Treat Claustrophobia While Traveling
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
When Your Fears About Dying Are Unhealthy
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Understanding Phobias and How to Manage Them
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Phobias
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
3 Major Theories on How Phobias Develop
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
The Medical Model in Psychology on Phobias and the Brain
By Lisa Fritscher
Mental Health Research on the Genetics of Phobias
By Lisa Fritscher
Object Relations Theory and the Mom Factor
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
How Different Factors Cause Certain Phobias
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Learning Theory and Phobias
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Understanding Social Cognitive Theory for Phobias
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Psychoanalytic Theory of Phobias
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Tokophobia: Symptoms and Treatments for Childbirth Fear
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Questions to Ask Yourself After a Preliminary Diagnosis
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
How to Tell the Difference Between a Fear and a Phobia
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for a Specific Phobia
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
The Symptoms of Agoraphobia
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
How Phobias Differ From Other Mental Disorders
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Diagnostic Criteria for Phobias
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
How to Face Your Fears: Healthy Ways to Cope
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Pros and Cons of the DSM in Mental Health Diagnosis
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Therapeutic Role-Playing for Phobia Treatment
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Counter-Transference in Therapy
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
How Eclectic Therapy Helps a Client's Needs
By Lisa Fritscher
How Psychoeducational Group Therapy Can Help Phobias
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Treating Specific Phobia With Drugs
By Lisa Fritscher
What Is Hypnotherapy?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Talk Therapy as a Treatment Option for Phobias
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
How Behavioral Therapy Is Used in the Treatment of Fears
By Lisa Fritscher
Thought Stopping and Controlling Obsessive Thoughts
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
What to Know About Therapeutic Rapport
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Alternative Therapy Treatments for Phobias
By Lisa Fritscher
Finding a Therapist to Treat Your Phobia
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
What Are the Goals of Therapy for Specific Phobias?
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD