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Psych Screening Agoraphobia Agoraphobia has a lifetime prevalence of 0.6% - 6% Agoraphobia can be a part of Panic Disorder ( see Panic Disorder ) and is frequently comorbid with depression, other anxiety disorders, personality disorders, substance related disorders.   Answer the following questions: YES NO 1 Do you experience anxiety about being in places (e.g. in a crowd, on a bridge, traveling on public transportation) from which escape might be difficult or in which help might not be available in the event of having a panic attack?     2 Do you avoid the above mentioned situations or require a companion?       If you answered YES to the above questions you might have Agoraphobia and you could benefit from psychiatric treatment (antianxiety medication, behavioral therapy, relaxation exercises, individual psychotherapy etc.).