Pediatria pre prax 3/2005
PANIC DISORDER IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
The review article deals with the panic disorder in children and adolescents. An overview of clinical picture, comorbidity, prevalence, diagnostics and clinical course was given. Basic therapeutic procedures were mentioned. The pediatricians and child neurologists are the first specialists who meet patients with panic disorder up to 75 % of cases. Also the way of education of the patient and parents was analysed in detail.
Keywords: panic disorder, agoraphobia, children, adolescents, comorbidities, therapy, psychoeducation.
