New hope for a disabling condition. Cognitive-behavioral approaches to panic disorder.
1. Panic disorder, which encompasses both biological and psychological dimensions, is a common anxiety-related problem that can result in significant disability. 2. Cognitive-behavioral approaches to panic disorder are effective in 70% to 80% of patients treated, and generally involve a combination of patient education, relaxation training, exposure, and cognitive restructuring. 3. Mental health nurses can benefit their panic disorder patients by becoming aware of cognitive-behavioral treatment options, and should consider adding these methods to their repertoire of therapeutic skills.
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Hurst Place Employee Assistance Program, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003887:Desensitization, Psychologic; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D016584:Panic Disorder / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic