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
Panic Disorder Severity Scales (PDSS)
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
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