“It's one of those difficulties that, just in the space of weeks, as I said a little earlier, can go from being afraid to going to Starbucks, to being afraid to leave their bed.”– Melissa Nobile, psychologist MSc.
In the latest podcast from The Kusnacht Practice, Global Sales and Marketing Director Philippe Rovere talks with Melissa Nobile – psychologist MSc - about the rising incidence of agoraphobia and its effect on mental health.
Melissa explains the complex nature of the disorder, the signs to initially look out for and the rapid progression that follows.
She addresses the damaging impact of the pandemic and lockdown on those affected and the ‘other risk factors’ that can lead to the development, as well as the urgency in seeking help to avoid any advancement of the illness.
“It's one of those difficulties that, just in the space of weeks, as I said a little earlier, can go from being afraid to going to Starbucks, to being afraid to leave their bed.”– Melissa Nobile, psychologist MSc.
In the latest podcast from The Kusnacht Practice, Global Sales and Marketing Director Philippe Rovere talks with Melissa Nobile – psychologist MSc - about the rising incidence of agoraphobia and its effect on mental health.
Melissa explains the complex nature of the disorder, the signs to initially look out for and the rapid progression that follows.
She addresses the damaging impact of the pandemic and lockdown on those affected and the ‘other risk factors’ that can lead to the development, as well as the urgency in seeking help to avoid any advancement of the illness.