Phobia diagnostic criteria
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [3]
Overview
According to the DSM-V, a specific phobia is a marked fear, typically lasting for 6 or more months, of a specific object or situation that provokes anxiety and interferes with daily functioning.
Diagnostic Criteria
DSM-V Diagnostic Criteria for Specific Phobia[1]
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Note:In children, the fear or anxiety may be expressed by crying, tantrums, freezing, or clinging . AND
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or other incapacitating symptoms (as in agoraphobia): objects or situations related to obsessions (as in obsessive-compulsive disorder); reminders of traumatic events (as in posttraumatic stress disorder); separation from home or attachment figures (as in separation anxiety disorder); or social situations (as in social anxiety disorder). |
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References
- ↑ Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5. Washington, D.C: American Psychiatric Association. 2013. ISBN 0890425558.