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Behavioral aspects of panic disorder.

I M Marks

    The American Journal of Psychiatry
    |September 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Behavioral therapy for panic disorder, focusing on agoraphobia, uses self-exposure to reduce avoidance and improve habituation. This effective treatment is often durable and requires minimal clinician time.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Behavioral Therapy
    • Anxiety Disorders

    Background:

    • Panic disorder is often characterized by agoraphobia, a fear of situations that may cause panic or helplessness.
    • The behavioral approach differentiates between agoraphobia and nonsituational panic, highlighting the impact of avoidance behaviors.

    Observation:

    • Avoidance of agoraphobic situations significantly handicaps patients.
    • Agoraphobia is considered a more accurate diagnostic label than panic disorder in many cases.

    Findings:

    • Behavioral treatment involves identifying a patient's specific avoidance patterns and panic triggers.
    • A self-exposure program is developed to facilitate habituation to feared situations.
    • Systematic exposure therapy demonstrates durable efficacy in treating agoraphobia.

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    Implications:

    • Behavioral treatment for agoraphobia is highly effective and time-efficient for clinicians.
    • Antidepressant medication can be a supplementary treatment for comorbid dysphoria, but potential side effects should be considered.