title: Validation criteria for panic disorder as a nosological entity.
abstract: Panic disorder (DSM-III, DSM-III-R) has been thoroughly studied in recent years. The main evidence for panic disorder as a nosological entity is reviewed, to delineate some important questions for future research. Validation criteria include epidemiological, phenomenological, genetic, neurobiological, pharmacological and behavioral findings. Biological, behavioral and psychodynamic considerations on etiology, pathogenesis and treatment are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rosenberg
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Ottosson
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bech
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mellergård
authors.forename: N K
authors.initials: NK
authors.lastname: Rosenberg
mesh_terms: D000525:Alprazolam / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007099:Imipramine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010200:Panic / Q000187:drug effects; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011613:Psychotherapy
chemical_list: D007099:Imipramine; D000525:Alprazolam