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Panic attacks in young adolescents.

C Hayward1, J D Killen, C B Taylor

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA 94305-5490.

The American Journal of Psychiatry
|August 1, 1989
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Panic attacks affect 11.6% of ninth graders. Those experiencing panic attacks show higher rates of depression, parental separation or divorce, and prior cigarette smoking attempts.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Adolescent Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Panic attacks are a significant concern in adolescent mental health.
  • Understanding the prevalence and correlates of panic attacks in adolescents is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the lifetime prevalence of four-symptom panic attacks in ninth graders.
  • To explore the association between panic attacks and demographic/behavioral factors in adolescents.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 95 ninth graders.
  • Interview-determined assessment of panic attacks based on a four-symptom criterion.

Main Results:

  • The lifetime prevalence of panic attacks was 11.6% in the studied ninth graders.

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  • Adolescents with panic attacks were significantly more likely to be depressed.
  • A higher likelihood of having separated or divorced parents and prior cigarette smoking attempts was observed in those with panic attacks.

    • Conclusions:

    • Panic attacks are prevalent among ninth graders and are associated with significant psychosocial factors.
    • Findings highlight the need for mental health screening and support for adolescents experiencing panic attacks.
    • Early identification of panic attacks may help address associated depression and risk behaviors.