Plenty of people get the heebie-jeebies when they stand near the edge of a high cliff, and many would prefer not to pet a tarantula or cradle a boa constrictor. But for some people, their fears ...

Think about the last time you told someone you were afraid of something. Maybe it was spiders, heights, or flying. Now ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Nobody in the world is truly fearless. Whether it’s spiders, clowns, the dark ...

Megalophobia is a fear of big things like buildings or animals. People with megalophobia can feel panic and avoid big objects. Megalophobia can affect relationships and job opportunities. Megalophobia ...

LGBTQ+ people face unequal treatment across different human societies. Several concomitant factors can contribute to this ...

Moviegoers afraid in the wake of Colorado tragedy. July 25, 2012— -- When Emilie Yount was in her 20s, she used to spend five days a week huddled in Chicago movie theater seats, "banging out" ...