Different Types of Phobias

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Description of Articles in Different Types of Phobias

Someone with a persistent, irrational fear of specific objects, activities, or situations may have a phobia. This eMedTV article further discusses this relatively common condition and explains how it can be treated with medications and therapy.

Social anxiety disorder is characterized by an overwhelming sense of insecurity in social settings. This eMedTV article covers the different types of social anxiety disorders, along with symptoms that may occur and available treatment options.

Specific phobias are defined as an intense fear of something that poses little or no actual danger. This eMedTV segment explains the possible causes of various phobias and treatment methods that are available.

Agoraphobia is a condition that sometimes results in a person becoming housebound. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this type of phobia, discusses the prevalence of the condition, and covers available treatments.