Fear of flying is common, affecting up to 30% of the adult population, and can have disastrous social and professional consequences, spoiling holidays, damaging careers and putting relationships under...

Stress is always with us, but a raft of new studies indicates that it has especial significance in today's world. With job and economic uncertainty, and increasing pressure on time, many people face the...

Everyone feels socially awkward at times, but for some people shyness can become an overwhelming problem, limiting social and career opportunities, and severely restricting life goals. Rooted in cognitive...

Panic disorder is common, affecting up to 10% in the Western world, and is often linked with other disorders - up to 60% of those with panic may also develop agoraphobia while 70% develop depression....