An integrated treatment approach to panic disorder.
After a brief description of cognitive-behavioral approaches for the treatment of panic disorder, the advantages and disadvantages of an integrated approach that combines cognitive-behavioral methods and medications are presented. This is followed by presentation of outcome data regarding combined treatment, and of methods for enhancing the implementation of an integrated approach. Finally, directions for future research are listed. Other psychological treatments are not covered due to lack of evidence for their efficacy.
Craske
M G
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Department of Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles 90095-1563, USA.
D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D016584:Panic Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000628:therapy*
D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; D001569:Benzodiazepines