PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PANIC DISORDERS BY THE APA

Course overview

Course Description: This extensive and in depth course is based upon the most current guidelines for the treatment of patients with Panic Disorder developed by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The guideline has been developed by researchers and psychiatrists who are active in clinical practice. The guidelines were developed through a rigorous process that included a comprehensive literature review, the development of evidence tables, multiple drafts that received extensive peer review by 29 organizations and 80 individuals and was finally approved by the APA Assembly. This guideline includes detailed treatment recommendations as well as thorough background information and review of the available evidence. The treatment recommendations include psychiatric management, the formulation and implementation of a treatment plan and maintaining or discontinuing treatment after response. Background information includes a disease definition, the natural history and the epidemiology of Panic Disorder. The article goes on to review and synthesize the available evidence on the treatment of Panic Disorder. It reviews the measurement of outcomes and issues in study design and interpretation. Specific psychosocial interventions are also reviewed. This article is well written, but extremely detailed and in depth. This course is an excellent reference for nurses, psychologists, social workers and other the mental health professionals who work with patients who have Panic Disorder Clinical social workers, psychiatric nurses, psychologists, professional counselors, and marriage and family therapists can benefit from this course on the treatment of Panic Disorder. This course may also be helpful for dieticians and nutritionists who work with clients with mental illness. This course is appropriate for intermediate and advanced level practitioners who wish to develop their knowledge of and clinical skills with Panic Disorder. Author: American Psychiatric Association. Learning Objectives: This course will provide the practitioner with detailed information regarding current medical treatment guidelines for Panic Disorder. Specifically, a professional will: · Recognize the elements and specific features in the diagnosis of Panic Disorder · Identify current treatment recommendations for Panic Disorder · Distinguish effective psychosocial interventions in the treatment of Panic Disorder Come visit us on the web at ce-classes.com