hylophobia

Hylophobia is the fear of forests or wooded areas.

Fear of forests

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
6/10

common triggers

Being in or near forests Seeing trees or dense vegetation

coping strategies

Relaxation techniques
Mindfulness exercises
Gradual exposure to forests

risk factors

  • • Traumatic experiences in forests
  • • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

May stem from ancestral fears of predators or dangers lurking in forests

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