In this Halloween-themed episode, Monica dives into 10 of the most common fears and recommends a horror or thriller movie that brings each fear to life on the big screen. From the fear of heights in Vertigo to the fear of failure in Black Swan, this episode explores how our deepest anxieties are reflected in cinema. Can horror movies help us confront our fears? <a href="https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist">Savvy Psychologist</a> is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at <a href="https://savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/fear-factor-exploring-common-phobias-through-horror-films" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.Have a mental health question? Email us at <a href="mailto:psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com">psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com.</a>Find Savvy Psychologist on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletter">subscribe to the newsletter</a> for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/">Quick and Dirty Tips</a>.Links: <a href="https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist">https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist">https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist</a><a href="https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych">https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych</a><a href="https://www.kindmindpsych.com/">https://www.kindmindpsych.com/</a>

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In this Halloween-themed episode, Monica dives into 10 of the most common fears and recommends a horror or thriller movie that brings each fear to life on the big screen. From the fear of heights in Vertigo to the fear of failure in Black Swan, this episode explores how our deepest anxieties are reflected in cinema. Can horror movies help us confront our fears? 

Savvy Psychologist

Fear factor: Exploring common phobias through horror films

Fear factor: Exploring common phobias through horror films

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