Marcus experiences an intense fear of open spaces and crowded public areas. Because of this fear, he refuses to leave his apartment.
Marcus feels deeply isolated and is constantly despondent that he cannot attend his sister’s upcoming wedding or maintain any face-to-face friendships, leading to severe bouts of depressive mood and feelings of worthlessness. During a recent building fire alarm, his panic at the thought of going outside onto the crowded street was so overwhelming that he chose to hide in his bathroom rather than evacuate the building.
Describe how distress and danger could be used to diagnose Marcus as having a mental health disorder.
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