Panic Disorder With Agoraphobia Case Study
Case Report
Name: Anna Munsch
Class Name: Abnormal Psychology
What diagnosis has been given to this client?
Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia
Background Information
Please outline the major symptoms of this disorder. According to the DSM, the major symptoms of Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia are recurrent panic attacks with anxiety about experiencing another attack. Also present is anxiety being in a public place where escape will be difficult or embarrassing or where it will be difficult to receive assistance in an emergency.
Briefly outline the client’s background (age, race, occupation, etc.) The clients name is Annie and she is a 24 year old Caucasian woman. She has held a variety of jobs but has consistently had trouble holding on to a job for any length of time. Both of her parents are still living but they do not get along. She currently lives with a group of her friends.
Please describe any factors in the client’s background that might predispose her to this disorder. …show more content…
Also, women are 3 times more likely than men to be diagnosed with Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia. Furthermore, Annie remembers having night terrors at age 4 and of her parents trying to calm her down. Finally, Annie was also diagnosed with major depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder at age 15. In the demographics section of this program it was stated that people diagnosed with panic attacks are also prone to other disorders such as major
Name: Anna Munsch
Class Name: Abnormal Psychology
What diagnosis has been given to this client?
Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia
Background Information
Please outline the major symptoms of this disorder. According to the DSM, the major symptoms of Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia are recurrent panic attacks with anxiety about experiencing another attack. Also present is anxiety being in a public place where escape will be difficult or embarrassing or where it will be difficult to receive assistance in an emergency.
Briefly outline the client’s background (age, race, occupation, etc.) The clients name is Annie and she is a 24 year old Caucasian woman. She has held a variety of jobs but has consistently had trouble holding on to a job for any length of time. Both of her parents are still living but they do not get along. She currently lives with a group of her friends.
Please describe any factors in the client’s background that might predispose her to this disorder. …show more content…
Also, women are 3 times more likely than men to be diagnosed with Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia. Furthermore, Annie remembers having night terrors at age 4 and of her parents trying to calm her down. Finally, Annie was also diagnosed with major depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder at age 15. In the demographics section of this program it was stated that people diagnosed with panic attacks are also prone to other disorders such as major