Phobias: Understanding Fear and Getting Effective Help

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About Course

A phobia is an anxiety condition triggered by a particular object, situation or activity. Learn about common phobias, more complex ones such as agoraphobia, symptoms, NHS self-help and treatment, and how phobias can affect work.

This course provides general mental health and wellbeing information based on NHS and other official UK guidance, checked in October 2026. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you are worried about your health, speak to a GP or call NHS 111. In an emergency, or if someone’s life is at risk, call 999.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand what a phobia is and how it differs from ordinary fear
  • Recognise common phobias and complex phobias such as agoraphobia
  • Know NHS self-help approaches and treatments
  • Support colleagues whose phobias affect their work

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What is a phobia?
  • Phobias and work
  • Self-help and treatment

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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