What is Needle Phobia?
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This handout from the Centre for Clinical Interventions defines needle phobia as a common medical anxiety affecting up to 10% of the population, detailing its physical symptoms and the unique fainting response associated with it. The resource outlines potential causes, including past experiences, observational learning, and genetic predispositions, while explaining how cognitive patterns and avoidance behaviors maintain the fear. It is designed for clients or clinicians seeking a general understanding of the condition's presentation and underlying mechanisms.
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@misc{allodium:c6e5b5d1c5ec4ecb,
title = {What is Needle Phobia?},
organization = {Centre for Clinical Interventions},
url = {https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Anxiety/Anxiety---Information-Sheets/Anxiety-Information-Sheet---13---What-is-needle-phobia.pdf}
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TY - GEN TI - What is Needle Phobia? PB - Centre for Clinical Interventions UR - https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Anxiety/Anxiety---Information-Sheets/Anxiety-Information-Sheet---13---What-is-needle-phobia.pdf ER -
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What is Needle Phobia?. (n.d.). Centre for Clinical Interventions. https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Anxiety/Anxiety---Information-Sheets/Anxiety-Information-Sheet---13---What-is-needle-phobia.pdf
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