Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
Description
Many people experience long moments of nervousness before a job interview or doctor's appointment. Are these episodes panic attacks? Using the DSM-IV-TR as a guide, this program defines panic attack and agoraphobia and explains how both fit in to a larger diagnosis of panic disorder. The video provides detailed information on the symptoms of panic attacks along with ways to distinguish attacks from ordinary stress or a medical condition. Pointing out that repeated attacks can lead to agoraphobia, the video also covers a variety of effective treatments. Dramatic vignettes and interviews with professionals round out the program.
Runtime
21 min
Series
Subjects
Genre
Date of Publication
[2012], c2002
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
https://www.remote.uwosh.edu/login?url=https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=102638&xtid=47447
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