Panic & Anxiety Disorders
A review article from the Mass. General/Harvard Medical School reports that Cogntive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is currently considered a first-line treatment for panic disorder, as well as a strategy for those who do not respond to medication, and a replacement for those who want to discontinue medication.
A short-term intervention, it generally consists of 12-15 sessions of either individual or group therapy. The treatment focuses on helping patients learn about the nature of the disorder and acquire a set of strategies (including relaxation, imagery and other self-regulation skills) that counter the fears of panic attacks themselves, and break the recurring cycle of anticipatory anxiety, panic, and agoraphobic avoidance.
Citation: Rayburn NR, Otto MW.Cognitive-behavioral therapy for panic disorder: a review of treatment elements, strategies, and outcomes. CNS Spectrum. 2003 May;8 (5):pp. 356-62.
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