# Agoraphobia

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RDhTcHUNxUGDRmxL1iJYtw8

## Labels

**Alternative Labels:**

- Anxiety Disorder with Avoidance Behavior
- Fear of Crowded Places
- Fear of Open Spaces

## Definition

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable during a panic attack. This fear often leads to avoidance of a variety of situations, such as being outside alone, being in a crowd, or traveling in a vehicle, which can significantly impair daily functioning and social interactions.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RDKGeTDagCQ714D5C4sASPP

**Deprecated:** False