About Panic Disorder: Changes in the Diagnosis of Panic Disorder

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Panic Disorder Panic Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Katharina Star, Ph.D., your Guide to Panic Disorder This year marked the first change to the diagnostic criteria for panic disorder, panic attacks, and agoraphobia in close to 20 years. These changes were made to help improve upon accurate diagnosing and the treatment options for mental health disorders. Find out how these changes impact the way in which panic disorder is diagnosed. Panic Disorder and the DSM-5 The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the handbook used by mental health professionals to make proper diagnoses based off of specific sets of criteria. The latest, fifth edition of the DSM was released earlier this year by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The DSM-5 includes changes to many mental health disorders, including panic disorder. Here you will find additional information on the DSM-5. Search Related Topics:  panic disorder diagnosis  agoraphobia symptoms  panic attack symptoms Diagnostic Criteria for Panic Disorder The DSM-5 includes changes in the diagnostic criteria of panic disorder. Most notable, panic disorder is no longer diagnosed as occurring with or without agoraphobia. Get the up-to-date information on how panic disorder is now diagnosed. Search Related Topics:  dsm  diagnosing panic disorder  diagnosis Two Types of Panic Attacks Panic attacks are not considered a mental health condition on their own, but are classified as occurring with different disorders. These attacks are still considered the hallmark feature of panic disorder. However, the DSM-5 now provides a simpler categorizing of panic attacks. Find out about the two types of panic attacks listed in the DSM-5. Search Related Topics:  panic attacks  panic attack symptoms  anxiety Diagnostic Criteria for Agoraphobia One of the biggest changes to occur to the diagnostic criteria of panic disorder is that it is no longer coded as occurring with or without agoraphobia. According to information outlined in the DSM-5, agoraphobia is now classified as a separate and distinct anxiety disorder. Learn more about the new diagnostic criteria for agoraphobia. Search Related Topics:  agoraphobia symptoms  agoraphobia treatments  agoraphobia Related Searches Panic Disorder Anxiety Panic Attack Diagnosis Symptoms ADHD Diagnosis Help for Anxiety Featured Articles Treatments Coping Agoraphobia Related and Co-Occurring Conditions For Family and Friends Glossary   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Katharina Star, Ph.D. Panic Disorder Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Panic Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What is Panic Disorder? Symptoms of Panic Disorder Diagnosis of Panic Disorder Treatment of Panic Disorder Info for Family/Friends   Follow me on: Advertisement