Treatment
What treatments are used?
Therapy and medication
Can you inherit a panic disorder?
yes
Does everyone who experiences a single panic attack develop a panic disorder?
no
Is exposure therapy a treatment for panic disorder?
yes
What causes a risk factor for the development of panic disorder?
Childhood physical and sexual abuse
Panic disorder refers to what?
sudden and repeated panic attacks
What form of therapy teaches patients to see the links between their thoughts, beliefs, and actions
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
People with what traits are at an increased risk for a panic disorder?
Anxiety, neuroticism, and negative emotions
No
What are some side effects of common medications?
nausea, drowsiness, diarrhea, or sexual side effects
What loss or stressor can precede a first panic attack?
Death of a loved one or a harmful experience from drugs
How long do panic attacks usually last?
20-30 minutes
What two medications aren't recommended to patients with alcohol or substance abuse issues?
alprazolam (Xanax) and lorazepam (Ativan)
Fear response is believed to be coordinated by the ________, a structure deep inside the brain.
amygdala
Does panic disorder occur more often in women or men, by how much?
Twice as often in women