Fear affects the decisions we make, the actions we take, and the lives we create. Recognizing fear and knowing how to handle it are among the most important skills we can learn. To deal with fearful ...

Have you ever questioned why you—or someone close to you—froze, went numb, or seemed to shut down in the midst of trauma? Maybe you’ve replayed the moment, asking, “Why didn’t I fight back? Why didn’t ...

The feeling of being watched can affect memory and cognition It puts the brain in fight-or-flight mode and causes stress That may worsen some mental illnesses The feeling of being watched can affect ...

When we talk about trauma, we often mention the three well-known responses: fight, flight or freeze. It’s the idea that everyone has an instinctive survival mechanism to confront (fight), escape ...

Protest is everywhere nowadays, from the revolution in Nepal to Italians shutting down their country for days on end and, of course, people here in the United States protecting their communities in ...