Panic Disorder

Panic Attack

Panic Disorder

Recurrent Panic Attacks

Anticipatory Anxiety

Agoraphobia

Hypochondriasis

Demoralisation

Epidemiology

Age of Onset

Situation of Onset

Stressful Life Events

Early Life Events

Maternal Over-Protection

Separation Anxiety

Short and Long-term Outcomes

Comorbidity

Panic Disorder: Pathogenesis

Biological Findings

Provocative Agents

Neurotransmitter Systems

Neuroanatomical Models

Brain Imaging

Psychological Models

Psychodynamic Models

Behavioural Models

Cognitive Models

Areas of Controversy and Debate

The Evolutionary Perspective

Panic Disorder: Treatment

Pharmacotherapy

Benzodiazepines

Tricyclic Antidepressants

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors

Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors

Other Drugs

Psychotherapy

Overcoming Anxiety (Home) > Panic Disorder > Panic Disorder: Pathogenesis

Definition of Pathogenesis

The origin of panic disorder (PD) is still an open question, and a detailed overview of presently available findings and positions goes beyond the scope of this chapter. The following chapter, however, summarises the basic evidence.

  • Biological Findings
  • Psychological Models
  • Areas of Controversy and Debate
  • The Evolutionary Perspective




More Articles
1. Teen Depression: Deal Chronic Problem
Teen Depression: A Chronic Problem Most of the health problems that people face today are stress related. You live a life of hustle and bustle, hurry and worry. [...]

2. Pharmacological Challenges for OCD
Pharmacological Challenges for OCD Additional evidence for the pathogenesis of the serotonergic system in OCD was provided by challenge studies. Obsessive-compulsive (OC) symptoms can be induced specifically by [...]

3. Chronic Depression Treating Option and Difficulty
Chronic Depression: Treating Option and Difficulty Depression is a big problem and must not be ignored. It builds up over [...]

4. Anxiety Pills: Information and Types
Useful Information and Types of Anxiety Pills For many people anxiety is a problem even if they don't know they suffer from [...]


ADD YOUR LINK HERE

Bookmark This Page:

Add to Favorites

Add to Del.icio.us

Send to a Friend

Resources:

Alternative Health

Anxiety

Depression

Health

Mental Health

Nutrition

Psychotherapy

Self Help

© Overcoming Anxiety .org | SITEMAP | Resources

RSS Feed

About Us | Contact Us | Link to Us

Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Disclaimer