Category: Disorders
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Phobias in Media
A G O R A P H O B I A Approximately one-third of people with panic disorder develop agoraphobia Agoraphobia involves a fear of being alone in a situation or place where escape may be difficult. This type of phobia may include the fear of crowded areas, open spaces, or situations that are likely…
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Phobias: A to Z
A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder, defined by a persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation. They provoke feelings of anxiousness making everyday life frightening and disabling. Phobias are one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States with an estimation of 19.2 million U.S. adults being affected by…
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Faces of the Diagnosis – Raising Awareness on Eating Disorders
Celebrities are constantly under public scrutiny making them among the most vulnerable to develop an eating disorder. The following are some who’ve used their diagnosis to raise the public’s awareness on the various manifestations of the disorder, and in return inspired other celebrities to do the same. When 21-year old Brazilian model, Ana Carolina Reston,…
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