1. Panic Disorder
By Ruby westfall

2. Panic Disorder
“A panic attack is an uncontrollable and terrifying response to ordinary, nonthreatening situations. People who experience recurrent panic attacks, have persistent anxiety or fear regarding their panic attacks and change their behavior in an attempt to avoid further panic attacks may have panic disorder.” -NAMI

3. Causes Stress Fear Genetics
Increased risk if you have a severe medical illness, abuse drugs and a alcohol, and previous abuse.

4. Prevalence 2.7% of the adult population has panic disorder
More common in females than males (2 to 1 ratio)

5. Signs & Symptoms Fast heart beat Chest pain Difficulty breathing
Dizziness
Panic attack

6. Effects Panic disorders can lead to agoraphobia
Can lead to other mental health disorders

7. Most at Risk Women Starts typically when people are young adults
Stressed out/overwhelmed people

8. Prevention & Treatment
Therapy
Anxiety medication and antidepressants
Support from friends and family

9. Links
disorders/panic-disorder/index.html
out_Mental_Illness/By_Illness/Panic_Disorder.htm