Anna is 25 and suffers with agoraphobia, a fear of being in situations where escape may be difficult. It is a condition that affects a minority of the population. She finds it very difficult to leave the house, meaning she cannot hold down a job. If she leaves the house she becomes extremely anxious, her heart rate increases and she feels faint. She also feels uncomfortable around others and is scared she will have a panic attack and everyone will think she is stupid.
This definition considers what makes people mentally healthy.
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