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Cognitive-behavioral approaches to panic disorder and social phobia
1Department of Psychology, University at Albany, State University of New York 12222.
Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Brief psychosocial treatments show promise for anxiety disorders like panic disorder and social phobia. Integrating psychological and biological insights enhances treatment effectiveness for these conditions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Significant advancements in understanding anxiety disorders have occurred.
- Research has focused heavily on neurobiology and pharmacological treatments.
- A growing trend integrates psychological and biological findings for psychopathology and treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight recent developments in the psychological understanding of panic disorder and social phobia.
- To describe psychosocial treatment protocols for these disorders.
- To review data on the effectiveness of these psychosocial treatments.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent psychological research on panic disorder and social phobia.
- Description of specific psychosocial treatment protocols.
- Analysis of effectiveness data for developed treatments.
Main Results:
- Progress in developing efficient and effective brief psychosocial treatments for anxiety disorders.
- Recent insights into the psychological underpinnings of panic disorder and social phobia.
- Demonstrated effectiveness of psychosocial treatment protocols developed at SUNY Albany.
Conclusions:
- Brief psychosocial interventions are effective for panic disorder and social phobia.
- Integrating psychological and biological knowledge advances treatment for anxiety disorders.
- Developed psychosocial protocols show significant promise for managing these conditions.