enkefalophobia
Enkephalophobia is the fear of brains. Individuals with this phobia experience intense anxiety, panic, or fear when encountering or thinking about brains.
Fear of brains
Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
8/10
common triggers
Images or videos of brains
Seeing brains in person
Medical procedures involving brains
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Traumatic brain injury
- • Previous negative encounters with brains
- • Family history of anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from negative experiences, media influence, or evolutionary factors related to survival
related phobias
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