Archive: February 2016
Agoraphobia
“Obsessive, persistent, intense fear of open places” What is Agoraphobia? Agoraphobia involves intense fear or anxiety in the agoraphobic situation, such as in public transportation, open/closed places, or crowded areas, especially being alone. The individuals continuously tend to fear or avoid these… Read More
Gender Dysphoria
What is Gender Dysphoria? Gender Dysphoria is also known as transsexualism or most recently, transgender. It has gained media attention in recent years, when celebrities like Caitlyn Jenner and Laverne Cox have come out. In previous editions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM),… Read More