Agoraphobia is fear of being in places where help might not be available, and is usually manifested by fear of crowds, bridges, or of being outside alone.
Agoraphobia often accompanies another anxiety disorder, such as panic disorder or a specific phobia.
If it occurs with panic disorder, the onset is usually in the 20s, and women are affected more often than men. People with this disorder may become housebound for years, which is likely to hurt social and interpersonal relationships.
Center for Cognitive Therapy
The Center for Cognitive Therapy provides an active, directive, problem-focused outpatient therapy for a variety of clinical concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety and panic, life stressors, couple and family discord, and many other issues. Treatment is based on cognitive behavioral therapy model.
Center for Psychotherapy Research
The Center for Psychotherapy Research offers free psychotherapeutic treatment and/or medication in exchange for participation in studies of depression, generalized anxiety panic disorder, and cocaine dependence. All treatments are free of charge and provided by University of Pennsylvania faculty and staff, if one meets inclusion criteria to study.
Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety
The Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety is dedicated to research and treatment of anxiety disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety, trichotillomania (hair-pulling) and panic disorder.
Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program
The Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program has gained an international reputation over the past 30 years for its high caliber of research. Our researchers specialize in studying the causes of, and latest treatments for, mood and anxiety disorders. We are continually working on new medication treatment programs that will help people cope with mental health problems that could otherwise be debilitating.
Outpatient Psychiatry Center
The Outpatient Psychiatry Center (OPC) of the
Penn Department of Psychiatry offers comprehensive
psychiatric services, including diagnostic evaluations,
psychotherapy service, medication management,
group and couples therapy.
Behavioral
Health Outpatient Center
The Behavioral
Health Outpatient Center at Pennsylvania Hospital
can provide a fresh perspective and offer practical
approaches to better enable individuals or those
they care about to take control of situations
which have had a negative impact on their lives.
