title: Cognitive-behavior therapy and the longitudinal course of panic disorder.
abstract: This article examines the nature and course of panic disorder as understood from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. A model of the causes and maintenance of panic disorder is presented, and is followed by a discussion of the elements and efficacy of cognitive-behavioral treatment. Treatment effects and factors associated with relapse are considered within the context of evidence for a differential course of panic disorder for patients treated with cognitive-behavioral therapy relative to those treated with pharmacotherapy. Issues of combined treatment, maintenance of treatment gains, and preventive interventions are discussed.
authors: Behavior Therapy Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.
authors: M W
authors: MW
authors: Otto
authors: M L
authors: ML
authors: Whittal
mesh_terms: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D016584:Panic Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D012008:Recurrence; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents