Phobias
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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Understanding the Symptoms of Phobia
A phobia is often described as a strong, persistent, and unwarranted fear of a specific object or situation. Most people can relate,... Read more »
Self-Help Tips for Managing Phobias
Phobias, the intense and irrational fear of an object or situation, can make it difficult to enjoy life; for example, the fear of heights... Read more »
Dental Phobia
I've had at least a couple of bad experiences with the dentist. One of these related to a difficult extraction for which I don't blame the... Read more »
Phobias in Children
We teach our children to be cautious, to not talk to strangers, to not stray from our sight, to not answer the door or the phone if home... Read more »
Food Phobias
A phobia is an irrational and excessive fear of an object or situation according to the American Psychiatric Association. We usually... Read more »
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Phobia: simple/specific
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A phobia is a persistent and irrational fear of a particular type of object, animal, activity, or situation that poses little to no actual... 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 »
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
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
In addition to the routine questions, a mental health professional will ask about your current symptoms, and your family's history, particularly... Read more »
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 »
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