Agoraphobia is a psychological condition where people feel extreme anxiety or fear in crowded or open spaces. They may find it very difficult or impossible to leave their home or be in public places due to this fear. Full definition
Hal Mathew is a former journalist and mental health social worker who suffered from agoraphobia for 30 years before he figured out how to overcome the condition. (mindbodygreen.com)
Therapy for Agoraphobia can be long or short term, depending on other disorders that may be present. (psy-ed.com)
Parental panic disorder was associated with an increased risks for panic disorder and agoraphobia in children. (scientificamerican.com)