Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
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Author Description
Panic Disorder Is Characterized By Sudden, Unexpected Attacks Of Intense Fear And Anticipatory Anxiety. Panic Attacks Include Symptoms Such As Palpitations, Dyspnoea, Dizziness, Trembling, Gastrointestinal Discomfort And Fear Of Dying. Therefore, Patients With Panic Disorder Often Assume Physical Illnesses May Underly Their Symptoms. They Frequently Consult Psychiatrists And Psychologists, But Also General Practitioners, Cardiologists, Neurologists And Other Medical Specialists. Part Of The Oxford Psychiatry Library Series, This Pocketbook Will Serve As A Concise And Practical Manual For The Management Of Patients With Panic Disorder In Clinical Practice. It Provides A User-friendly Guide To The Diagnosis, Etiology, And Treatment Of Patients With Panic Disorder And Agoraphobia.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the clinical management, diagnostic criteria, and therapeutic interventions required for patients suffering from panic disorder and agoraphobia. The authors, Borwin Bandelow, David R. Baldwin, and Katharina Domschke, utilize current psychiatric research and clinical data to provide a structured framework for medical professionals. The text aims to bridge the gap between general medical practice and specialized psychiatric care by detailing the etiology and symptomology of these conditions.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Diagnostic criteria for panic disorder and agoraphobia
- Etiological factors and biological underpinnings
- Pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment protocols
- Differential diagnosis strategies for general practitioners
Scope Limits
- Does not provide patient-facing self-help exercises
- Does not cover long-term longitudinal studies beyond standard clinical outcomes
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this text as a highly accessible and practical manual for clinicians working in primary care and psychiatry. Readers frequently note the clarity of the diagnostic algorithms and the utility of the pocketbook format for quick reference in busy clinical settings.
Page Count:
128
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
Oup Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191004251
ISBN-13:
9780191004254
Psychiatry
Mental Health
Agoraphobia
Panic Disorder
