children s health issues
Agoraphobia in Children and Adolescents
Introduction
Agoraphobia is a persistent fear of being trapped in public situations or places with no way to escape easily and no one to help. Agoraphobia may develop in adolescents, particularly those who have Panic Disorder in Children and Adolescents , but is uncommon in children. (See also Overview of Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents and 