Phobias involve persistent fear and anxiety as a result or in response to a specific event, situation or object.
A phobia is only considered a ‘disorder’ when it keeps someone from functioning in everyday life. Some examples include fear of flying, animals, heights, etc.
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The Brain Health Centre at Baycrest specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mood and related disorders. For more information about the clinics in our Brain Health Centre, please click here.
Helpful Resource: Anxiety Disorders Association of Ontario, www.anxietydisordersontario.ca