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    The difference between a phobia and fear of mice and rats
    Jessica Perks
    • May 7
    • 3 min

    The difference between a phobia and fear of mice and rats

    Musophobia is the scientific name for the fear of mice and rats, a very common phobia that affects a large proportion of the population....
    Socializing For The Soul
    Jessica Perks
    • Apr 3
    • 4 min

    Socializing For The Soul

    For some of us, socializing may seem like something that is so common in our everyday lives. Whether that be spending time with friends,...
    What is the impact of claustrophobia?
    Liam Tracey
    • Jan 27
    • 3 min

    What is the impact of claustrophobia?

    Have you found yourself facing a confined space, felt anxious and then backed away?
    Best year yet
    Liam Tracey
    • Jan 17
    • 3 min

    Best year yet

    Instead of resolutions, why not make the commitment to being phobia and anxiety-free in 2022? oVRcome can help you there!
    A closer look at the fear of insects
    Liam Tracey
    • Dec 29, 2021
    • 3 min

    A closer look at the fear of insects

    They may be small, but insects are the cause of many people's phobias. Why is that, and what does it feel like to have entomophobia?
    Why do I have a fear of birds?
    Liam Tracey
    • Dec 20, 2021
    • 3 min

    Why do I have a fear of birds?

    Like many phobias, the reasons for a fear of birds could well be explained in this article...
    Why am I afraid of mice?
    Liam Tracey
    • Nov 29, 2021
    • 3 min

    Why am I afraid of mice?

    They might be small, but having a phobia of mice is not uncommon. But why?
    Bugs? No thanks!
    Liam Tracey
    • Nov 22, 2021
    • 3 min

    Bugs? No thanks!

    Does the sight of any insect scurrying across your kitchen floor fill you with dread? It could be a phobia of bugs!
    Do you have a fear of birds?
    Liam Tracey
    • Nov 15, 2021
    • 2 min

    Do you have a fear of birds?

    This less common phobia is just as challenging for those who suffer from it. Find out why.
    From vaccine hesitancy to fully immunised
    Liam Tracey
    • Nov 8, 2021
    • 3 min

    From vaccine hesitancy to fully immunised

    What are some of the ways to manage your hesitancy for getting the jab?
    oVRcome and a fear of spiders
    Liam Tracey
    • Oct 25, 2021
    • 3 min

    oVRcome and a fear of spiders

    What is arachnophobia all about and how can oVRcome help to beat such a fear? Read on to find out!
    What is the deal with claustrophobia?
    Liam Tracey
    • Oct 18, 2021
    • 3 min

    What is the deal with claustrophobia?

    Let’s take a look at all the things you need to know about claustrophobia.
    How do I beat my fear of public speaking?
    Liam Tracey
    • Oct 11, 2021
    • 3 min

    How do I beat my fear of public speaking?

    Are you needing to move past the phobia of speaking in front of others? It's all discussed in this post!
    Equitable access for fear of needles treatment
    Liam Tracey
    • Oct 4, 2021
    • 3 min

    Equitable access for fear of needles treatment

    When vaccine rollouts are central to government strategies, are there equitable outcomes when it comes to treatments for a fear of needles?
    Worse than anything: Why are we terrified of public speaking?
    Liam Tracey
    • Aug 25, 2021
    • 3 min

    Worse than anything: Why are we terrified of public speaking?

    Read on to find out some of the reasons why we fear talking in front of an audience.
    Combating vaccine hesitancy
    Liam Tracey
    • Aug 23, 2021
    • 3 min

    Combating vaccine hesitancy

    What are the 5Cs which will help understand those who are unsure of being vaccinated?
    5 facts to reduce vaccine hesitancy
    Liam Tracey
    • Aug 21, 2021
    • 3 min

    5 facts to reduce vaccine hesitancy

    Now seen as a barrier to successful vaccine rollouts, hesitancy needs to be addressed.
    Covid-19 and vaccine hesitancy
    Liam Tracey
    • Aug 19, 2021
    • 3 min

    Covid-19 and vaccine hesitancy

    A new study sheds some light on what is influencing the slow up take of the Covid vaccine.
    Where does a fear of public speaking come from?
    Kate Maxwell
    • Aug 17, 2021
    • 4 min

    Where does a fear of public speaking come from?

    Where does a fear of public speaking come from? Kate Maxwell looks at reasons why our voice might shake when we stand up in front of a crowd
    Creepy Crawlies or just Creepy?
    Kate Maxwell
    • Aug 2, 2021
    • 3 min

    Creepy Crawlies or just Creepy?

    Creepy crawly and good to have around, or just plain creepy? Kate Maxwell looks at some of the benefits to having spiders around our homes.
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