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Tables of Contents for Panic Disorder
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
About the Authors
xi
Foreword
xiii
xv
Preface
xv
The Nature and Definition of Panic
1
22
Panic, Fear, and Anxiety
A History of Panic
Cued Versus Uncued Panic
Atypical Panic Attacks
Epidemiology
Panic Disorder in Special Populations
Theories of Panic
23
33
Psychodynamic Theory
Biological Theories
Cognitive-Behavioral Theory
Alternative Hypotheses
Precipitants of Spontaneous Attacks
Control Schemata
The Diagnosis of Panic Disorder
56
35
Issues of Reliability
Differential Diagnosis
Medical Conditions Presenting with Panic and Anxiety Symptoms
Differential Diagnosis with Other Psychiatric Disorders
The Assessment of Panic Disorder
91
45
What Needs To Be Measured?
Measurement Instruments
Treatment Strategies
136
80
Psychodynamic Techniques
Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques
Nontraditional Approaches
Pharmacotherapy
Homeopathic Treatments
Combined Treatments
Self-Help Interventions
216
7
Support Groups
Family/Spousal Support
Bibliotherapy
Homework
Self-Help Approaches
Relapse Prevention
The Therapeutic Relationship
Panic Disorder with Agoraphobla--An In-Depth Example
223
16
Conclusions and Future Directions
239
2
References
241
52
Appendix A. Suggested Professional Readings
293
2
Appendix B. Suggested Readings for Patients
295
2
Appendix C. Referral Sources of Information
297
2
Appendix D. Model of Treatment Plan
299