AGORPHOBIA- ANXIETY DISORDER/

Question 1

What is agorphobia?

Answer 1

A type of anxiety disorder characterized by excessive fear or anxiety in response to situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available in event of panic-like symptoms or other incapacitating or embarrassing

Question 2

What is the heritability of agrophobia?

Answer 2

61% and has the most genetic association of the phobias

Question 3

ICD criteria for agorphobia?

Answer 3

FEAR
F- Fear/anxiety about using public transport, open or closed spaced, being outside alone, crowds, or standing in line.
E- Explained not by other mental diorsers (specific phobias, social anxiety disorder)
A- Avoidance due to thoughts that escape may be difficult, or help may not be available in event of developing panic-like symptoms or other incapacitating/ embrassing symptoms.
R- Regular and persistent fear, anxiety or avoidance typically lasting for 6 months or more.