Phobias

Symptoms and Diagnosis of Phobias

Over time, your biggest fears can actually develop into a legitimate phobia. Learn to recognize the symptoms and what to expect from a doctor's diagnosis.

Tokophobia: Symptoms and Treatments for Childbirth Fear

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Questions to Ask Yourself After a Preliminary Diagnosis

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

woman breathing into paper bag on airplane

How to Tell the Difference Between a Fear and a Phobia

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for a Specific Phobia

Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
The Symptoms of Agoraphobia

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
How Phobias Differ From Other Mental Disorders

Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Diagnostic Criteria for Phobias

Reviewed by David Susman, PhD