Cognitive-behavior therapy in a patient with agoraphobia and panic disorder

Abstract

Agoraphobia is a mental health problem which is characterized by the fear to several situations such as crowded places or situations in which people think it is difficult to leave in case of danger. Panic disorder includes mild recurrent episodes of sudden, unpredictable, intense fear accompanied by symptoms such as palpitations, chest pain and faintness anywhere. In this report, there is a 39 years old woman who met diagnostic criteria for agoraphobia and panic disorder. She is coming to a Mental Health Community Service where she receives cognitive-behavioral treatment for one hour weekly. Psychoeducation, in vivo gradual exposure and response prevention were included in managing of disorder. The main results based in subjective information are pointed out.

CITE AS:

López Pérez-Díaz, A.G. (2010). Tratamiento cognitivo-conductual de una paciente con agorafobia y trastorno de pánico. Apuntes de Psicología, 28, 415-424.