The word phobia comes from the Ancient Greek god of fear, Phobos. The unveiling of the new iPhone 11 Pro has apparently triggered some people’s fear of small holes. If you’ve never heard of ...

eight words in a sentence, eight on the jersey of a football player? "People are generally not treated for phobias," says Wilson. "A very small percentage -- 6% of people with a phobia -- go in ...

More common sounds, such as the screeching of tires, various body sounds, obscene words and so on, acquire their own kind of power through social proscription, and therefore are used by those ...

Indeed, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, fifth edition (DSM V) commonly used in clinical practice by psychiatrists and ...