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Busting the myths around phobias
There is so much information out there, it can be hard to know what is true or not. Here are some of the classic myths put to bed.

Liam Tracey
Apr 22, 20213 min read
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The worst feelings
The feelings of guilt and shame are intrinsically linked to social anxiety, and they really are the worst. Here's why.

Liam Tracey
Apr 13, 20213 min read
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Virtual Reality and Social Anxiety
Did you know modern technology is proving it has a place in supporting those with mental health disorders, including social anxiety?

Liam Tracey
Apr 5, 20213 min read
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One year on
Since the beginning of lockdown, Covid has had an impact on us all. What about those with anxiety?

Liam Tracey
Mar 27, 20213 min read
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Social Anxiety - up 'til now
From research, to definition, to treatment options, social anxiety has come a long way. Liam takes a look at the history of the condition.

Liam Tracey
Mar 20, 20213 min read
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Social media - like / love / anxiety
The rapid rise of social media platforms has been incredible! But is it all good news? Liam takes a look at its effect on social anxiety.

Liam Tracey
Feb 24, 20214 min read
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Why do we fear public speaking?
Understanding what is at the root can help us to overcome a phobia. This couldn’t be more true for glossophobia.

Liam Tracey
Feb 16, 20214 min read
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Podcast: Interview with researcher Holly Smith
In our second ever episode oVRcome's founder Adam talks with PhD student Holly Smith about her academic studies around video modelling...
Adam Hutchinson
Feb 11, 20211 min read
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The impact of glossophobia
The unfair reality that fearing public speaking has a greater impact that needs to be discussed.

Liam Tracey
Feb 9, 20213 min read
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How to manage social anxiety
With greater awareness of the condition, there are new ways in which to work through social anxiety.

Liam Tracey
Feb 3, 20213 min read
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The vaccine rollout
2021 may forever live in the memory as the year of vaccine rollouts. But what about those myths flying around and those with needle phobia?

Liam Tracey
Jan 25, 20213 min read
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The benefits of H2O
It's true, a glass of plain old water can make the world of difference. Read on to find out how.

Liam Tracey
Jan 22, 20213 min read
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Health anxiety in a Covid culture
It’s finally here, and enjoying the summer is top of the agenda. But how do we manoeuvre health anxiety in a Covid culture?

Liam Tracey
Jan 18, 20213 min read
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A new kind of resolution
It is a new year and we are back. Did you make any resolutions? Liam has a different take on them.

Liam Tracey
Jan 15, 20213 min read
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New Zealand and the Covid Vaccine
After the UK’s bold move to go first, what is the plan for New Zealand’s vaccine approach?

Liam Tracey
Dec 6, 20203 min read
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Podcast: Living With Trypanophobia (fear of needles)
In our first ever episode oVRcome's founder Adam talks with Guillaume from France for around 15 minutes about his experience living with...
Adam Hutchinson
Dec 2, 20201 min read
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Living with a fear of needles - an inside look
Each and every one of us is scared of something. Whether it’s the dark, spiders, heights or clowns – each fear is unique to us and...
Adam Hutchinson
Dec 1, 20204 min read
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How fear can make things worse
There is evidence to suggest that fear can create a change in our perfection. Have a read of how it does just that.

Liam Tracey
Dec 1, 20203 min read
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Are you glossophobic?
Fear public speaking? Liam takes a look at some of the key indicators for this phobia.

Liam Tracey
Nov 29, 20203 min read
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Pfizer's Covid Cure
Pfizer's announcement about their potential vaccine is encouraging. What about those with needle fear?

Liam Tracey
Nov 25, 20203 min read
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