Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Takes the Lead Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Takes the Lead (image credits: unsplash) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has emerged as the most effective treatment approach for phobias, recognized by major health institutions worldwide. This therapeutic method works by helping you understand and change the way you think and respond to your fears. CBT …
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The Science Behind Fear and Avoidance The Science Behind Fear and Avoidance (image credits: unsplash) Fear is a natural human response that once kept our ancestors alive, but for millions of people today, it becomes a prison that limits their daily experiences. When we’re afraid of something, we tend to avoid the objects, activities or …
Colombia’s Dramatic Safety Transformation Colombia’s Dramatic Safety Transformation (image credits: flickr) Think Colombia is too dangerous to visit? Think again. The numbers tell a different story than the media headlines. Overall, crime in Colombia dropped by 10.9% in 2023, while many traditionally safe countries have experienced increases in violent crime. In 2024, Colombia welcomed 6.7 …
The Psychology Behind Storm-Related Anxiety Disorders The Psychology Behind Storm-Related Anxiety Disorders (image credits: pixabay) Research from the American Psychological Association shows that approximately thirty percent of people living in hurricane-prone areas develop some form of storm-related anxiety disorder. This condition, often called meteorophobia or lilapsophobia, manifests as intense fear reactions when weather patterns suggest …
Martha’s Vineyard – The Shark-Infested Waters from Jaws Martha’s Vineyard – The Shark-Infested Waters from Jaws (image credits: Great White Shark Cage Diving, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7889952) Everyone remembers the bloodcurdling screams from Jaws, but here’s the shocking truth: Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts, where the movie was shot from May to early October 1974, is …