ICD-11 code : 6B02;
Preferred Label : Agoraphobia;
ICD-11 definition : Agoraphobia is characterized by marked and excessive fear or anxiety that occurs in
response to multiple situations where escape might be difficult or help might not
be available, such as using public transportation, being in crowds, being outside
the home alone (e.g., in shops, theatres, standing in line). The individual is consistently
anxious about these situations due to a fear of specific negative outcomes (e.g.,
panic attacks, other incapacitating or embarrassing physical symptoms). The situations
are actively avoided, entered only under specific circumstances such as in the presence
of a trusted companion, or endured with intense fear or anxiety. The symptoms persist
for least several months, and are sufficiently severe to result in significant distress
or significant impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational,
or other important areas of functioning.;
ICD-11 synonym : fear of open spaces; fear of open places; phobia of going out;
ICD-11 inclusion : fear of crowds; ochlophobia; fear of crowded places;
Origin ID : 530592394;
UMLS CUI : C0001818;
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Agoraphobia is characterized by marked and excessive fear or anxiety that occurs in
response to multiple situations where escape might be difficult or help might not
be available, such as using public transportation, being in crowds, being outside
the home alone (e.g., in shops, theatres, standing in line). The individual is consistently
anxious about these situations due to a fear of specific negative outcomes (e.g.,
panic attacks, other incapacitating or embarrassing physical symptoms). The situations
are actively avoided, entered only under specific circumstances such as in the presence
of a trusted companion, or endured with intense fear or anxiety. The symptoms persist
for least several months, and are sufficiently severe to result in significant distress
or significant impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational,
or other important areas of functioning.
