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Phobias

Phobias are emotional and physical reactions to feared objects or situations. While fear is the normal response to a genuine danger, a phobia involves an abnormally fearful response to a danger that is imagined or is irrationally exaggerated. People can develop phobic reactions to animals (e.g., spiders), activities (e.g., flying), or social situations. Phobias affect people of all ages, from all walks of life. LEARN MORE.

Coping with Disasters

The devastating effects of disasters can have tremendous psychological impacts on those directly and indirectly. Affected individuals may have various stress reactions that present psychological, as well as physical symptoms.


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A Psychiatrist in the Military

Gen. Loree Sutton, a psychiatrist in the U.S. Army, talks about the challenges and rewards of serving as a doctor and a psychiatrist in the military. Learn more.

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Pediatric bipolar disorder is a rare but very real illness, but when it occurs it can be very impairing. Proper treatment can significantly improve the lives of these children and their families. Dr. Molly McVoy discusses pediatric mental illness on the Healthy Minds blog.

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