Phobias

Common Phobias

Phobias are characterized by intense avoidance of things, from enclosed spaces to social situations. While debilitating, anxiety management and exposure therapy can help allevi...

Expert: J. Clive Spiegel, M.D.

Diagnosing Phobias

Getting a proper diagnosis for a phobia will help you get control over your disorder and find a suitable treatment. To know more, watch this video.

Expert: J. Clive Spiegel, M.D.

Fears and Phobias

Fears and phobias are not just a psychological problem, they can be physically crippling as well. Learn more about the connection in this video.

Expert: J. Clive Spiegel, M.D.

The Science of Fear

Everyone fears something. But there's a big difference between temporary anxiety and the crippling, uncontrollable fear that can result from a phobia. Take this quiz to learn t...

The World's Weirdest Phobias

Imagine living your life afraid of food, or scared of people. While these phobias may seem irrational to some, to others, they are debilitating. Test your phobia IQ now!

Weirdest Phobias

Millions of people suffer from phobias. Some of the weirdest phobias revolve around fear of clocks, garlic and even certain people. Find out more by watching this video.

Expert: J. Clive Spiegel, M.D.

What is Agoraphobia?

What is agoraphobia? It is a type of anxiety disorder that often causes panic attacks. Learn about agoraphobia here in this video.

Expert: J. Clive Spiegel, M.D.

What is Social Phobia?

What is a social phobia? A social phobia is the fear of certain types of situations, such as such as public speaking. Get the basics here.

Expert: J. Clive Spiegel, M.D.