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[Panic disorder and panic attack]

M Abbar1

  • 1Service de Psychiatrie A, CHU Caremeau, Nîmes.

L'Encephale
|December 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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Panic disorder, first defined in 1980, is a distinct clinical entity. Despite evolving diagnostic criteria, it remains a severe condition impacting quality of life, necessitating early diagnosis and treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Neuroscience

Context:

  • Panic disorder emerged as a distinct diagnosis in the DSM III in 1980.
  • Its conceptualization has evolved through DSM revisions (DSM III-R, DSM IV), reflecting ongoing research.
  • Distinguishing panic disorder from generalized anxiety disorder and other mood disorders is crucial for accurate diagnosis.

Purpose:

  • To explore the evolution of panic disorder diagnostic criteria.
  • To highlight the clinical significance and impact of panic disorder.
  • To emphasize the need for early diagnosis and effective treatment strategies.

Summary:

  • Panic disorder is now widely accepted as a distinct clinical entity, supported by extensive research.
  • Diagnostic criteria have evolved, with the DSM IV focusing on chronic anxiety related to panic attack risk and behavioral changes.

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  • Panic attacks themselves are now viewed as a syndrome not exclusive to panic disorder.

    • Impact:

    • Panic disorder significantly impairs patients' quality of life, social interactions, and relationships.
    • High comorbidity with depressive and addictive disorders, and its association with suicide risk, underscore its severity.
    • Despite effective treatments, panic disorder is often underdiagnosed, necessitating increased awareness for timely intervention.