Fear has a scent. Here’s how this invisible chemical signal has shaped human perceptions, emotions and survival instincts.

Everyone’s afraid of something, but sometimes our fears are so strong they affect our lives in surprisingly significant ways. Though frogs might not seem very intimidating, the fear of frogs is ...

Anxiety, fear and stress. These words are often used interchangeably, but in my experience working with clients in leadership roles they are three distinct experiences, each with their own challenges ...

Last week, as I was boarding a flight, I saw a woman wearing a sweatshirt that said “Be Fearless.” Yes, I’m a nervous flyer, and I specialize in anxiety disorders. But those weren’t the only reasons I ...

Arash Javanbakht was on the back of a mule at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon when he remembered he is terrified of heights. “I could see my death at the bottom,” said Javanbakht, a psychiatrist and ...