Many people are afraid of needles in some capacity — about 1 in 10 experience a "high level" of needle fear, says clinical psychologist <a href="https://www.uoguelph.ca/psychology/users/c-meghan-mcmurtry">Meghan McMurtry</a>. But that fear is often underrecognized or misunderstood. That's why today's show is all about needle fear: what it is, tools to cope, and why it's important to address beyond the pandemic. Some strategies Meghan suggests to help cope with the fear of needles: - the CARD System for adults: <a href="http://bit.ly/3nHIKlw">bit.ly/3nHIKlw</a> - muscle tension technique: <a href="https://bit.ly/3CBki9Z">bit.ly/3CBki9Z</a> Listen to <a href="https://truestoriesinsound.wordpress.com/2021/08/09/needle-phobia/">Tom's reporting</a> on needle fear: <a href="https://truestoriesinsound.wordpress.com/2021/08/09/needle-phobia/">https://truestoriesinsound.wordpress.com/2021/08/09/needle-phobia/</a> Reach the show by emailing <a href="mailto:shortwave@npr.org">shortwave@npr.org</a>.

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