Social Phobia And Depression
A phobia is fear of an object or situation.
Health professionals generally recognize three types of phobia: specific phobia,
Phobia treatment programs now exist in many parts of the U.S.. These programs use a variety of behavioral therapy techniques to help clients confront and overcome their fears. In addition, through these programs, drugs...
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Characteristics of Social Phobia
Most of the research into social phobia has been conducted over the past decade or so; although it is easy enough to trace it back at least... Read more »
The Costs of School Phobia
School phobia is a recognized condition that affects many children. It also represents an example of how a psychological condition actually... Read more »
School Phobia
School Phobia can severely impact a child's education and social life. It is thought to stem from separation anxiety, a fear of leaving... Read more »
Celebrity Profile: Sally Field
Sally Field was born on November 6, 1946 in Pasadena, CA. Despite her success, Sally Field has suffered from extreme shyness, social... Read more »
When Social Anxiety Stops Teens from Making Friends
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Social phobia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Social phobia is a persistent and irrational fear of situations that may involve scrutiny or judgment by others, such as parties and other social... Read more »
Phobia
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? A phobia is a persistent, excessive, unrealistic fear of an object, person, animal, activity or situation. It is a type of anxiety... Read more »
Phobia: simple/specific
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Being exposed to the feared object, or even thinking about being exposed to it causes an anxiety reaction.This fear or anxiety is out of proportion... Read more »
Phobia: simple/specific
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The goal of treatment is to help you function effectively. The success of the treatment usually depends on the severity of the phobia.Systematic... Read more »
Specific Phobias Explained
Phobias are not just an intense fear; they are an irrational and unsubstantiated fear of an object or situation. The National Institute of Mental... Read more »
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