Bonnie Zucker Ph.D.

What "panic pouches" get wrong about panic attacks, and what works instead. Key points Many people are using safety objects to help "protect" themselves from their panic attacks. Although it feels good to have a safety object, it can actually make panic disorder worse in the long run. Cognitive behavioral therapists work with people with panic on effectively addressing the roots of the fears. An element of CBT for panic is eliminating reliance on safety objects. Recently, the Wall Street...

Personal Perspective: The way you deal with a panic attack can impact its effect. How you deal with a panic attack in the moment can...

Identifying your triggers is important for overcoming panic attacks. A panic attack can be particularly frightening when you don't know...