Fear and phobia
Anxiety
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How to tell whether you’re being careful or giving in to anxiety
It’s not always easy to tell what’s a sensible safeguard, and what’s an anxiety-fuelling habit. A few questions can help
by Jemma Todd, Amelia Scott, Rachel Menzies & Louise Sharpe
Community
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The behavioural immune system protects us, but at what cost?
The COVID-19 pandemic created an unplanned social experiment on skin hunger and touch aversion. How will our politics suffer?
by Manos Tsakiris
Fear and phobia
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How to overcome a fear of heights
Humans are wired to avoid vertiginous places, but if this fear gets in the way of life then exposure therapy can help
by Poppy Brown
Emotion regulation
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Can the Mapuche teach us to transform fear into respect?
Respect your fears: what the Mapuche approach to fear can teach us about transforming our biases and fighting prejudice
by Dejah Oertwig & Amy Halberstadt
Autism
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Feeling fearful? Welcome to my world, and let me help you with it
My experience of autism and my scientific expertise in photonics have given me a special insight into breaking down fear
by Camilla Pang
Anxiety
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How to get more comfortable with death
Angst about mortality is part of being human, but if it’s interfering with your life, there are proven ways to dial it down
by Rachel Menzies
Fear and phobia
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To fear well is virtuous and more important than being brave
Fear is not the enemy, but a real and legitimate emotion. To truly support another in their fear, let them give it a voice
by Ami Harbin
Therapeutic relationships
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What my patient with paranoia taught me about fear and humanity
John was a paranoid patient who sat in my therapy room and scared me – until I realised I was not without paranoia myself
by Patricia Steckler
Violence and aggression
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How to deal with bullying from your past
The effects of being bullied can linger for decades, but it’s never too late to heal and reclaim your place in the world
by Stacee Reicherzer