SciShow
Why Are We Afraid of the Dark?
Lots of kids are afraid of the dark, and some adults still can't stand sleeping in the complete darkness. But why are we afraid of it?
SciShow
Why Can't I Pee in Public Bathrooms?
Paruresis or “Shy Bladder Syndrome” is the inability to pee in public. If this sounds like you, have hope; it’s super treatable!
SciShow
You Can Inherit Fear?
Everyone is afraid of something, and traditionally, we’ve thought that fears are learned. But the key to understanding some fears could lie in our DNA.
SciShow
Understanding Trypophobia: The Fear of Holes
In this SciShow dose, Michael Aranda explains mystery behind trypophobia.
Curated Video
Facing Fear: Understanding and Overcoming Phobias
Delve into the intense world of phobias, where everyday objects and situations trigger debilitating fear. Explore the distinction between fear and phobia, understand what happens in the brain during a fearful response, and discover...
Curated Video
How Hypnosis Really Works – An Option For Your Anxiety
Hypnosis works by creating an altered state of awareness where you are deeply relaxed and selectively focused on something. It’s like taking down your psychological defences so that you can process an issue presented to you without...
Curated Video
The Truth Behind Fear Of Vomiting
Emetophobia is the fear of vomiting. It's can be a very debilitating condition that causes people to avoid certain foods and situations for fear of triggering an episode. But what exactly are the triggers, signs and symptoms of...
Curated Video
Understanding and Treating Phobias
This video explores the different types of phobias and how they can be treated. It includes a case study of a boy with a specific phobia of buttons and how he was able to overcome it through exposure therapy and visualization. The video...
Curated Video
Understanding Phobias
This video discusses the concept of phobias, which are intense and irrational fears of certain objects or situations. It explains that phobias can develop from traumatic experiences and highlights common types of phobias such as animal...
Alltime
9 Strangest Phobias People Actually Have
Google is one of the biggest companies in the world. It's something we all rely on for our email, our quest for knowledge - hell, even to watch this video. But there are some things that this company really doesn't want you to know about...
Neuro Transmissions
IT and the Neuroscience of Fear
AHHH! A CREEPY CLOWN! Stephen King's IT is bringing fear back to the theater in 2017, so it's the perfect time to explore coulrophobia, the fear of clowns. Alie and Ali dive into the psychology and neuroscience of why the murderous...
Curated Video
Arachnophobes confront spiders to conquer their fear
Bristol, United Kingdom, July 22, 2009
1. Close up move in on tarantula
2. Mid shot of biologist and tarantula on rock
3. Mid shot of visitors to zoo pullout to wide of zoo entrance
4. Close up of Bristol Zoo sign
5. Close move on beetle...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Test Prep: Mcat: Behavior: Psychological Disorders: Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Explains what some different types of anxiety disorder are, e.g., panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder, and the impact these have on people's lives. [11:23]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Bug a Boo!
Why do we find cockroaches disgusting and spiders scary? Fear of snakes and spiders are two of the most common phobias in the world and researchers say evolution likely plays a role. But what explains our aversion to harmless insects--it...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Breaking Out of a Web of Fear
After brief therapy, arachnophobes touch tarantulas and have lasting changes in fear response.