Menu
Verywell Mind
Causes of Phobias
Mental Health A-Z
Addiction
ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Race and Identity
PTSD
View All
Self-Improvement
Inspiration
Stress Management
Happiness
Meditation
Brain Health
Relationships
View All
Psychology
Theories
History and Biographies
Student Resources
Therapy
Emotions
Sleep and Dreaming
View All
News
Coronavirus
Mental Health
About Us
Editorial Process
Our Review Board
Search
Search
Clear
GO
More in Phobias
Causes
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Treatment
Types
Practicing Empathy
Remote Dating
The News and Mental Health
Coping With Joblessness
Mental Health A-Z
Addiction
ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Race and Identity
PTSD
View All
Self-Improvement
Inspiration
Stress Management
Happiness
Meditation
Brain Health
Relationships
View All
Psychology
Theories
History and Biographies
Student Resources
Therapy
Emotions
Sleep and Dreaming
View All
News
Coronavirus
Mental Health
View All
About Us
Editorial Process
Privacy Policy
Contact Us
Visit our other Verywell sites:
Verywell Health
Verywell Fit
Verywell Family
Ⓒ 2021 About, Inc. (Dotdash) — All rights reserved
Psychology
Phobias
Causes of Phobias
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with a phobia, you may wonder how it developed. Learn about the possible causes behind your biggest fears.
The Link Between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Phobias
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
3 Major Theories on How Phobias Develop
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
If Phobias Have a Biological Cause They Can Be Treated With Medication
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Could You Have Inherited Your Phobias?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
How the Relationship With Our Mother Affects Relations With Others
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
The Different Factors That Cause Certain Phobias to Develop
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
How Can Learning Theories Help Treat Phobias?
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
How Social Cognitive Theory Explains the Development of Phobias
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Understanding the Psychoanalytic Theory of Phobias
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD