A phobia is an extreme irrational fear of something. It is a type of anxiety disorder that emerges, on average, at age 9 or 10. There are different kinds of phobias directed toward objects, situations ...

Megalophobia is a specific phobia where a person has an intense fear of large objects, such as huge buildings, animals, or statues. This fear can cause anxiety when encountering or thinking about a ...

Colloquially, people sometimes say they have a phobia of something they're fearful or wary of — but what really counts as a specific phobia, as it's understood in psychology?

More than 16 million of us apparently suffer from an anxiety disorder or phobia that affects our lives in some way. But today, the Government will announce a multi-million-pound grant to fund ...

Have you ever heard of zoophobia? That is the medical term given for the general fear of animals, from the roots “zoo,” meaning animal, and “phobia,” meaning dread or fear. Around six percent of all ...

Steve Brown, 51, was arrested in 2023 after his neighbour alerted the SSPCA over the shocking abuse of animals and decided to ...

Everyone is afraid of something—it’s what makes us human. From being scared of certain animals and objects to specific situations, the list of fears that people can have is endless. Though ...

Steven Brown was captured on video running over the kid's bike after being released from police custody ahead of appearing in ...

If you live with aerophobia—aka the fear of flying—you are far from alone. According to 2024 data, some 25 million Americans fear flying to some degree, which can interfere with travel plans ...

Anxiety is common when it comes to flying, but research suggests flying is the safest mode of transportation. Here’s how to manage your anxiety when up in the air. Share on Pinterest Matthew ...