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

We all know the occasional feeling of being nervous, shy, or, well, anxious in a social situation, such as when meeting someone new or making a big presentation. That’s normal, and most people ...

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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 ...

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For some children and their parents, however, it can be difficult to determine when fears are typical and when they are developing into more serious phobias or anxiety disorders. Fears are a ...