title: Phobias: nature, assessment and treatment.
abstract: Phobias are anxiety disorders that can have a significant impact on a person's lifestyle, due to the distress and symptoms suffered. This article discusses the characteristics, assessment and treatment of the three classified phobias, as well as self-help interventions.
authors.affiliation: Caswell Clinic, Glanrhyd Hospital.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rogers
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gournay
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015984:Causality; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D015995:Prevalence; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000379:methods; D012648:Self Care