Daily Cuts – Halloween Special: The Psychology of Phobia

Halloween is a fun time for most thrill-seekers as they jump at the chance to attend events like Halloween Horror Nights. Other daredevils can try to overcome their fear of the dark in a haunted house. Whether you’re afraid of the dark or have an irrational fear of the creepy crawlies that are so popular as Halloween decorations, phobias can be incredibly overwhelming. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman talk to Dr Annabelle Chow, clinical psychologist at Annabelle Psychology, to look at the causes of phobias and how to overcome them.