Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Panic Disorder Research Articles

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Older Panic Disorder Patients

Although there are a number of studies reporting the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy for panic disorder in younger patients, such studies are lacking for older adults. This study used a subject sample (N = 20; 5 dropouts, 15 completers) of self-referred, community-dwelling older adults who met DSM-III-R criteria for panic disorder. Ten sessions of cognitive-behavioral therapy were provided over a 12-week period. Cognitive, behavioral, physiological, affective, and global domains (dimensions) were assessed by self-report measures. Statistically significant results of pretreatment, posttreatment, and 3-month follow-up means were found across domains, suggesting that treatment was efficacious.

The effectiveness of cognitive-behavior therapy for panic disorder without concurrent medication treatment: a reply to Power and Sharp

The effectiveness of cognitive-behavior therapy for panic disorder without concurrent medication treatment: a reply to Power and Sharp

The use of hand-held computers as an adjunct to cognitive-behavior therapy

Recent research has shown that the computer can be an effective therapeutic tool. The aim of this paper is to describe the methodology of a hand-held computer program used as an adjunct to cognitive-behavior therapy for panic disorder. Details of the program are presented as well as a case in which the method was implemented.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy of panic disorder with secondary major depression: A preliminary investigation.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy of panic disorder with secondary major depression: A preliminary investigation.

Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Panic Disorder Delivered by Psychopharmacologically Oriented Clinicians

A cognitive-behavioral treatment program for panic disorder was delivered by staff members of a psychiatric center that traditionally utilizes pharmacological methods. Psychiatrists, a nurse practitioner, and psychologists not previously exposed to behavioral techniques were trained by a behavioral psychologist to utilize a treatment program consisting of breathing control, cognitive restructuring, and exposure to panic-eliciting somatic cues. Of the 24 patients treated as part of this training in panic control therapy, 14 were panic-free after treatment and three additional patients showed moderate improvement and decreased frequency of panic. A case example is presented to demonstrate the application of behavioral techniques to individual patients. Discussion is focused on issues surrounding training in behavioral methods and problems in exporting behavioral technology to centers that emphasize psychopharmacological approaches to treatment.