Table 5-9: table: 5-9Dx Checklist

Panic Disorder

1.

Unforeseen panic attacks occur repeatedly.

2.

One or more of the attacks precedes either of the following symptoms:

  • (a) At least a month of continual concern about having additional attacks.

  • (b) At least a month of dysfunctional behavior changes associated with the attacks (for example, avoiding new experiences).

    • Information from: APA, 2013.