Describes fully the nature, diagnosis and treatment of panic disorder Includes Key Point boxes at the start of each chapter to quickly summarise important concepts covered in the text Features numerous Case Histories and Patient Perspectives which provide practical, realistic examples throughout Includes an invaluable Useful Reading section, a guide on learning to relax, and a chapter of Common Questions Includes a foreword by an Oxford cardiologist offering a clinician's view of this commonly presenting problem New to this edition Includes the latest research findings on prevalence, causes and treatment of panic disorder Discusses the recent expansion of treatment services for anxiety disorders in the NHS Panic disorder is a remarkably common psychological condition, characterized by sudden attacks of intense fear and panic. Approximately 3% of the population will experience some aspects of panic disorder during their lifetime. Incredibly distressing, it can have an adverse effect on most aspects of the person's life, especially if chronic. This new edition of Panic Disorder: The Facts includes valuable new information on treatment and discusses the relationship between panic disorder and other anxiety conditions. It also assesses the evidence for the available treatments, drawing from the latest scientific research. Up-to-date information on the nature, symptoms, causes, theories and treatment of panic disorder is provided, all in non-technical language.