Avoidant personality disorder is a condition that causes a reluctance to take risks — even small ones — out of fear of rejection or embarrassment.

Attachment theory is all about how the way you were raised affects your partnerships as an adult — here's how to tell if you ...

Avoidance behavior: Postponing dental visits teaches children that dental care is something to fear rather than a normal routine. In contrast, calm and positive parental behavior promotes resilience.

The survey of 2,000 U.S. adults last month found that 61% of Americans are feeling financial stress, with the top sources of worry being daily living expenses (cited by 55% of respondents) and housing ...

During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, fear of shortages led people to engage in panic buying, notably stockpiling ...

Clusters of tiny holes or bumps can spark strong aversion in people with trypophobia, a condition researchers link more to ...