What is panic?
This resource provides an explanation of the physical symptoms that occur during a panic attack, framed within the context of the “fight-or-flight” response.
It’s designed to help therapists deliver psychoeducation about panic, offering insights into how the body’s natural survival instincts can sometimes be triggered in non-threatening situations.
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What is panic?
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What is panic?
References and Further Reading
- Doerfler , L. A. , Connor , D. F. , Volungis , A. M. , & Toscano , P. F. ( 2007 ). Panic disorder in clinically referred children and adolescents . Child Psychiatry and Human Development , 38 , 57 – 71.
- Last , C. G. , & Strauss , C. C. ( 1989 ). Panic disorder in children and adolescents . Journal of Anxiety Disorders , 3 , 87 – 95
- Nelles , W. B. , & Barlow , D. H. ( 1988 ). Do children panic? Clinical Psychology Review , 8 , 359 – 372.