ICD-11 Criteria for Specific Phobia (6B03)
Specific phobia is characterised
by a marked and excessive fear or anxiety that consistently occurs upon
exposure or anticipation of exposure to one or more specific objects or
situations (e.g., proximity to certain animals, flying, heights, closed spaces,
sight of blood or injury) that is out of proportion to actual danger. The
phobic objects or situations are avoided or else endured with intense fear or
anxiety. Symptoms persist for at least several months and are sufficiently
severe to result in significant distress or significant impairment in personal,
family, social, educational, occupational, or other important areas of
functioning.
Inclusions:
- Simple phobia
Exclusions:
- Body dysmorphic disorder (6B21)
- Hypochondriasis (6B23)
REFERENCE:
International Classification of Diseases Eleventh Revision (ICD-11). Geneva: World Health Organization; 2022. License: CC BY-ND 3.0 IGO.
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