Anxiety Disorders: A group of mental disorders characterized by excessive worry, fear, or uneasiness. Phobias are one type of anxiety disorder.
Exposure Therapy: A form of behavioral therapy that gradually exposes individuals to their feared objects or situations in order to reduce their anxiety over time.
Systematic Desensitization: Another form of therapy for phobias that involves teaching relaxation techniques while gradually exposing individuals to their fears in a controlled manner.