Agoraphobia

Find everything you need to know about agoraphobia including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, with links to other useful resources. 

What is agoraphobia? {#overview}

What causes agoraphobia?

Diagnosing agoraphobia

Treating agoraphobia

Outlook

Agoraphobia symptoms {#symptoms}

Physical symptoms

Cognitive symptoms

Behavioural symptoms

When to seek medical advice

Causes of agoraphobia {#causes}

Panic disorder

Diagnosing agoraphobia {#diagnosis}

Physical examination

Confirming the diagnosis

Agoraphobia treatment {#treatment}

Lifestyle changes and self-help techniques

Guided self-help

More intensive therapies

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Find everything you need to know about agoraphobia including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, with links to other useful resources.