kefaliphobia
An intense fear of heads, including the fear of decapitated heads or seeing heads detached from bodies.
Fear of heads
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing images of heads
Encountering decapitated heads
Seeing detached heads
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experiences
- • Genetic predisposition
- • High levels of anxiety
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from traumatic experiences involving heads or cultural influences.
related phobias
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