Screening for Panic Disorder

The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.

There are no screening tests or screening guidelines for panic disorder.

References

Abnormal Psychology . 8th ed. Alloy, Jacobson, and Acocella; 2000.

Panic disorder. National Institute of Mental Health website. Available at: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/anxiety-disorders/panic-disorder.shtml . Updated January 23, 2009. Accessed March 25, 2009.

Revision Information

Reviewer: Rimas Lukas, MD
Review Date: 11/2012
Update Date: 11/26/2012

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