DEAR ABBY: How does one overcome a fear of heights? I have had it from the time I was a little girl. There was a bridge I had to cross walking home from school. I had to look down at my feet to cross ...

Millions struggle with an intense fear of something that poses little or no threat, from flying to cockroaches to a trip to ...

Researchers have found virtual reality exercises can help alleviate a fear of heights, showing the technology can be used as an accessible, affordable tool in mental health treatment. The study, ...

There are countless things to be afraid of in life, and I (almost) mean that literally. Beyond bugs and heights, I have worked with patients who are afraid of doctors (iatrophobia or “white coat ...