Humans have certain instinctive fear reactions to things that won’t actually harm us—we might jump at a too-loud noise or ...

For flight anxiety to be considered a flying phobia, these symptoms need to have been the case for six months or more. It ...

Researchers studied the mechanisms that learn to suppress instinctive fear responses. The study has implications beyond the ...

Scientists discover a brain pathway that helps suppress fear, offering new hope for anxiety and PTSD treatment.

In a study published Thursday, scientists said they have identified how the brain overcomes an instinctive fear, offering ...

This understanding could lead to therapies targeting the vLGN circuits or localized endocannabinoid systems for treating maladaptive fear responses and anxiety disorders such as phobias ...

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 ...

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 ...

"This could open new avenues for treating fear disorders by targeting vLGN circuits or localised endocannabinoid systems." The research team is now planning to collaborate with clinical ...

Approximately 10 million people in the UK suffer from phobias. Fortunately a revolutionary treatment is now available at a clinic in Amsterdam, which helps frightened patients to face their worst ...