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Treating panic disorder: a psychotherapeutic case.

Jason R Collison¹, Terry L Correll

¹Dr. Collison is a Fourth Year Resident and Dr. Correll is Assistant Professor-Both from the Department of Psychiatry, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio.

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Summary

Psychodynamic psychotherapy offers an effective treatment for panic disorder, a common psychiatric complaint. This approach can be rewarding for both patients and psychiatrists, despite a recent training emphasis on medical models.

Keywords:

Psychodynamic panic disorder psychotherapy

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Psychology

Background:

Panic attacks are a frequent reason for psychiatric consultations.
Current psychiatric training often prioritizes a medical model over psychotherapy.
Effective treatments for panic disorder include medication and psychotherapy.

Purpose of the Study:

To illustrate the application of psychodynamic psychotherapy for panic disorder.
To demonstrate the benefits of this therapeutic approach for patients and clinicians.

Main Methods:

Utilizing a composite case study.
Applying psychodynamic psychotherapy principles to treat panic disorder.

Main Results:

Psychodynamic psychotherapy can be a highly effective treatment for panic disorder.
The therapeutic process can be mutually rewarding for patient and psychiatrist.

Conclusions:

Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a valuable, effective treatment modality for panic disorder.
Integrating psychotherapy into psychiatric training is essential for comprehensive patient care.