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 …
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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 …
Flying Is Way Safer Than Your Daily Commute Flying Is Way Safer Than Your Daily Commute (image credits: unsplash) Let’s start with the big one that keeps millions of people grounded. The fear of flying affects roughly four out of ten travelers, yet the numbers tell a completely different story than what your anxiety whispers …
Exposure Therapy as the Gold Standard for Phobia Treatment Exposure Therapy as the Gold Standard for Phobia Treatment (image credits: pixabay) Exposure therapy is the most widely used method for phobias, helping people face fears gradually instead of avoiding them. This approach has revolutionized how mental health professionals tackle everything from spider phobias to social …