Neurobiological correlates of panic disorder and agoraphobia.
Panic Disorder and agoraphobia offer considerable diagnostic and management challenges, particularly in general practice. We describe a typical case of panic disorder in a young adult. The recent advances in our understanding of brain functions can be used to explain to a certain extent the biologic basis of panic disorder. A hypothetical model integrating current views on panic disorder and agoraphobia has been proposed. The management principles including the role of cognitive therapy and pharmacotherapy have been discussed.
Al-Haddad
M K
MK
Department of Psychiatry, Salmaniya Hospital, Bahrain.
Sequeira
R P
RP
Nayar
U
U
D000328:Adult; D000379:Agoraphobia / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology; D001007:Anxiety; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008959:Models, Neurological; D016584:Panic Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology