Video Discription |
This video provides a simplified explanation about panic attacks and panic disorder; as well as how they relate to each other. We begin by highlighting the most prevalent symptoms associated with panic attacks, and then move on to explaining the physical and psychological impacts of a panic attack. The video also provides an accurate yet accessible explanation of the Fight-or-Flight response. The video concludes by discussing the underlying causes of the development of panic disorder, as well as the main diagnosis and treatment methods currently being used by healthcare professionals.
Please note that this video was only made for educational purposes and should not be used to make any diagnosis. If you or someone close to you is experiencing similar symptoms, please refer to a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis.
If you are interested in learning more about panic attacks and panic disorder, please refer to the resources provided below:
American Psychiatric Association:
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/anxiety-disorders/what-are-anxiety-disorders
National Institute of Mental Health:
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/panic-disorder-when-fear-overwhelms/index.shtml#:~:text=People%20with%20panic%20disorder%20have,there%20is%20no%20real%20danger.
Anxiety & Depression Association of America:
https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/panic-disorder
Anxiety Canada:
https://www.anxietycanada.com/sites/default/files/adult_hmpanic.pdf
This video was made by McMaster Demystifying Medicine students Kiarash Forootan, Prabhdeep Gill, Zarin Hossain & Gurjit Singh.
Copyright McMaster University 2021.
Visuals were made using Videoscribe.
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What Are Anxiety Disorders? American Psychiatric Association. (2017). Retrieved from https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/anxiety-disorders/what-are-anxiety-disorders |