I developed an interest in phobias, and in agoraphobia in particular, in 1954, as the result of developing the condition myself. One day, without any evident reason, I became panicky. I had the ...

Referring to the marketplace in ancient Greece, or “agora,” agoraphobia often involves the fear of public places. Each time a person with agoraphobia quickly escapes a situation to avoid physical ...

Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder in which you fear and avoid places or situations that might cause you to panic and make you feel trapped, helpless or embarrassed. You fear an actual or ...

In his new memoir, Prince Harry talks about his mental health struggles. In particular, he mentions dealing with agoraphobia. About 1.3% of adults in the U.S. have agoraphobia. Prince Harry shares in ...

AKRON, Ohio – Most of us have experienced a healthy dose of anxiety over the past year about leaving home and risking exposure to the deadly coronavirus. But for some of us, the anxiety is developing ...