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Understanding and dealing with Cynophobia: An in-depth analysis

Picture a little girl Emily who, as a small child, loved playing in her neighborhood park. The park was filled with laughter and the simple joys of one’s childhood. One day, running along the set of swings, she came across

Therapy

Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Phobias

Phobias are one of the most common mental disorders in India. The specific phobias can include fear of things or situations such as heights, enclosed, spaces, and social situations. This affects almost 4.2% of people in India. This may seem

Awareness

Understanding Atelophobia: The Fear of Imperfection and How to Overcome It

An intense fear of imperfection, where individuals tend to harshly judge themselves for being not perfect and set unachievable goals. This may sound like one of the symptoms of OCD but it is called Atelophobia. Let’s learn the causes, symptoms,

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Thalassophobia: Fear of Oceans and Large Water bodies

Imagine an endless stretching ocean, its deep blue colour merging with the horizon. The rhythmic sounds of the waves feel like soothing music. The salty breeze refreshes your mind as it touches your skin. Didn’t this magically relax you? What

Awareness Health

What is Fatphobia and why should we be concerned about it?

Growing awareness and complications of obesity have led young people to become more concerned with their diet. Fatphobia, which is harmful to health, has rapidly emerged globally, especially among young people. It is different from fat-shaming as criticism is generally

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Mysophobia: Symptoms, Cause and Treatment

Mysophobia is a type of phobia based on an intense and illogical dread of dirt, germs, or contamination. It is reasonable and wise to be concerned about things like food cross-contamination, coming into contact with other people’s bodily fluids, and

Education

Math phobia: Causes, Symptoms, Ways to Overcome

Because of its significance to people’s daily lives, math is regarded as one of the most important disciplines in schooling. It has long been acknowledged as a prerequisite for most professions and daily living. Many students view mathematics as a

Education

Nomophobia: Symptoms, Causes and Prevention

In today’s world, it seems impossible to function without our mobile phones. From simple tasks like looking at the time, finding out what day it is, and looking at the coming week’s weather forecast, to crucial activities like connecting to

Health

What is Ombrophobia?

Ombrophobia, also known as pluviophobia, is an anxiety complaint characterized by an inordinate and illogical fear of rain. People with ombrophobia may experience intense anxiety, panic attacks, and avoidance behaviours when exposed to rain or the thought of rain. It

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Understanding Psychology Behind Fear and Phobias

“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer,” reminds the protagonist from the movie Dune. However, fear is not necessarily a bad thing. It is a powerful emotion that has evolved in humans as a survival mechanism. But when fear

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