Would you be comfortable with a Huntsman spider crawling on your arm, or a python slithering over your shoulder? Not many of us would, but when this discomfort causes you so much anxiety that it interferes with your daily life – it’s become a phobia. Many people never seek help for them, but treatment can be effective. Whether it’s a fear of birds, dogs, heights, or having injections, exposure and virtual reality can assist. Listen to this episode of All in the Mind: Facing fears and phobias.
Facing fears and phobias
In this episode, we talk about how fears and phobias emerge in the mind and how people are learning to overcome their anxiety I 29 min 6 sec listen
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