Panic Disorder

Panic disorder can possibly occur or with such disorders as exposure to specific fearful objects, this is a specific phobia or based on a memory as associated with PTSD,

Panic disorder are described as

• Occurrence of unexpected, recurrent panic attacks with at least one of the attacks begin followed by one month (or more) of either

• Persistent concern about having another attack

• Worry about the implications of that attack or its consequences

• A significant change in behavior related to the attacks

Agoraphobia is defined as anxiety about being in places or situations form which escape is difficult ( or embarrassing) in which help may not be available in the event of having an unexpected or situationally predisposed panic attack or symptoms.

ASSESSMENT

• Structured Clinical Diagnostic Interview

• Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule

• Self-Report questionnaires

o Panic Disorder Severity Scales (PDSS)

o Agoraphobic Cognitions Questionnaire

In addition to assessment of subjective experiences with panic disorders, behavior tests are helpful in determining the severity of symptoms in planning an individualized plan.

BEHAVIOR TESTING

• Performance of avoided or anxiety producing behaviors

SAFTETY BUTTONS MUST BE ASSESSED BECAUSE THEY ARE USED TO PREVENT A PANIC ATTACK SUCH AS AVOIDING EATING OUT AFTER DARK BECAUSE OF FEAR OF POSSIBLY GETTING ATTACKED AFTER DARK.

THEORETICAL MODELS

COGNTIVE BEHAVIOR

• According