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[Acute paroxysmal anxiety in children]
I Jalenques1, C Lachal, A J Coudert
1Service de Psychiatrie A, C.H.R.U. Groupe Hospitalier Saint-Jacques, Clermont-Ferrand.
Acta Psychiatrica Belgica
|January 1, 1989
Summary
This study differentiates two childhood anxiety disorders: anxious paroxysm and panic attacks, based on the presence of identifiable external triggers. Understanding these distinctions aids in diagnosing acute anxiety in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Psychology
- Child Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Context:
- Acute anxiety disorders are prevalent in children.
- Distinguishing between different forms of anxiety is crucial for effective treatment.
- The role of external triggers in childhood anxiety requires further clarification.
Purpose:
- To differentiate between anxious paroxysm and panic attacks in children.
- To establish clear diagnostic criteria based on the presence of external triggering factors.
- To enhance the understanding of acute anxiety disorder presentations in pediatric populations.
Summary:
- The study identifies two distinct clinical forms of acute anxiety disorders in children: anxious paroxysm and panic attack.
- The classification is based on whether an external triggering factor is known.
- This distinction provides a framework for understanding the phenomenology of childhood anxiety.
Impact:
- Improved diagnostic accuracy for acute anxiety disorders in children.
- Facilitation of targeted therapeutic interventions based on specific anxiety presentations.
- Contribution to the clinical understanding and management of pediatric anxiety.