Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

Thanatophobia is a form of anxiety characterised by a fear of one’s own death or the process of dying. It is commonly referred to as death anxiety. Death anxiety is not defined as a distinct disorder, ...

The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time, said American author and humourist Mark Twain. Is your fear of losing life becoming a kill-joy?

Although the fear of death is normal, when it becomes an extreme feeling that interferes with a person's daily activities, keeps them awake at night or even stops them from leaving home, it's time to ...

Thanatophobia refers to fear of death or dying. It is a psychological condition where people suffer tremendous worry or discomfort when they confront their own or someone else’s death. This fear can ...