Fear

Happy Halloween month! It's October, the time we spend celebrating the spookier side of psychological topics. What we haven't done thorughly, yet, is the most foundational emotion related to Halloween: fear! This discussion reviews common fears, philosophy of fear, the physiology of fear, and treatments for excessively fearful behavior. Enjoy a textbook unpacking of this emotional behavior.Recommendations:Abraham: Umbrella Academy Season 4 (https://www.netflix.com/title/80186863)Shane: Pig Destroyer - Terrifyer (https://open.spotify.com/album/6x95DGZhx18gJuxRlbwZso?si=TP54y2bzTxWzU4-NsadjjA)Holidays 10/02/24:Balloons Around the World DayCoffee with a Cop DayGuardian Angels DayInternational Day of Non-ViolenceNational Custodial Workers DayNational Fried Scallops DayAudiophile dayNational Produce Misting DayNational Kale DayNational Name Your Car DayNational Pumpkin Seed DayNational Research Maniacs Food DayPeanuts Day (Snoopy)Random Acts of Poetry DayWalk to School DayWorld No Alcohol DayActive Aging WeekGetting The World to Beat a Path to Your Door WeekNational Chimney Safety WeekNational Drive Electric WeekNational Fall Foliage WeekNational Vegetarian Awareness WeekTrichotillomania, Skin Picking, and Related BFRB Awareness WeekNational Chili MonthWorld Menopause MonthNational Sensory Processing Awareness MonthBreast Cancer Awareness MonthVegetarian MonthLinks and References:https://youtu.be/0YqRgObApF0https://www.simplypsychology.org/what-is-fear.htmlhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/exposure-and-response-preventionhttps://www.verywellmind.com/the-psychology-of-fear-2671696https://www.simulationmagazine.com/immersion-therapy-for-treatment-and-support-of-mental-health-conditions/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/exposure-and-response-preventionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.