catastrophobia
Catastrophobia is the fear of disasters, such as natural calamities or large-scale emergencies.
Fear of disasters
Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
8/10
common triggers
News of disasters
Watching disaster movies
Experiencing a previous traumatic event
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Seeking support from loved ones
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience
- • High sensitivity to stress
- • Genetic predisposition
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Originating from the Greek word 'katastrofi', meaning overturning or sudden turn, catastrophobia has been recognized as a specific phobia in the field of psychology.
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