Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have developed a new tool to evaluate fear avoidance behavior following a concussion. The tool, aptly named the Fear Avoidance after Concussion Tool (FACT ...

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You are standing in line for your first roller coaster ride. Your heart is racing and your palms are sweating as you watch the ride fly by. Are you going to be able to face your fear and get on the ...

Eric avoided doing lots of things in life, from going to the dentist to paying his taxes. He avoided anything that might cause him any anxiety. This inevitably caused him even more anxiety. Eric ...

“Quick fixes” are another type of behavior that your child may engage in when they are feeling anxious. In addition to avoidance, your child may perform certain behaviors or actions over and over ...

A person who has trichophobia has an intense and irrational fear of hair. This condition can lead to distressing symptoms and avoidance behaviors. Even though trichophobia is an uncommon phobia, it ...