Panic diary 2 (cognitive)

This Panic Diary focuses on helping young people reflect on panic episodes by identifying when symptoms occurred, what sensations they noticed, and the catastrophic thoughts they experienced. It also introduces a final step encouraging them to consider alternative responses and re-rate their beliefs, supporting the process of cognitive reappraisal. Unlike Panic Diary 1, which is designed for initial tracking and pattern recognition, this version offers an additional reflective layer — making it ideal for sessions where thought challenging or cognitive restructuring is the goal.

References and Further Reading

  • American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, 5th edn Arlington, Virginia: American Psychiatric Association, 2013.
  • Baker, H. and Waite, P. (2020) The identification and psychological treatment of panic disorder in adolescents: a survey of CAMHS clinicians. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 25 (3). pp. 135-142
  • Barlow, D.H., Raffa, S.D. and Cohen, E.M., 2002. Psychosocial treatments for panic disorders, phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder. A guide to treatments that work, 2, pp.301-336.
  • Clark, D.M., Salkovskis, P.M., Hackmann, A., Wells, A., Ludgate, J. and Gelder, M., 1999. Brief cognitive therapy for panic disorder: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 67(4), p.583.
  • Craske, M. G., & Barlow, D. H. (2001). Panic disorder and agoraphobia. In D. H. Barlow (Ed.), Clinical handbook of psychological disorders: A step-by-step treatment manual(3rd ed., pp. 1–59). The Guilford Press.