Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by severe, repetitive attacks. It may also contain significant behavioral changes lasting at least a month and ongoing worry about the implications or anxiety about having more attacks. The latter are known as anticipatory attacks or DSM-IVR. Panic disorder is not the equivalent of agoraphobia, the fear of public places, although many with panic disorder also suffer from agoraphobia. Panic attacks cannot be predicted; therefore an individual may become stressed, anxious or worried wondering when the next panic attack will occur. Panic disorder can be differentiated as a medical condition or chemical imbalance. The DSM-IVR describes panic disorder and anxiety differently. While anxiety is preceded by chronic stressors that turn into moderate-intensity reactions that can last days, weeks or months, panic attacks are acute events triggered by a sudden and unexpected cause. The duration is short and the symptoms are more intense. Panic attacks can occur in children, as well as adults. Panic in young people can be particularly distressing because children tend to have less awareness of what is happening, and parents are also likely to experience distress when attacks occur. Panic disorder is a theoretically disabling disorder, but it can be successfully controlled and treated. Because of the powerful symptoms that accompany panic disorder, it can be mistakenly considered a life-threatening physical illness, such as a heart attack. This misunderstanding regularly aggravates or triggers future attacks, also known as anticipatory attacks. People often find themselves in hospital emergency rooms experiencing panic attacks, and extensive medical tests have been studied… the focus of the article… related philosophies and treatments. The treatment of anxiety disorders is based on solid scientific foundations, which have emerged in the research of specialists from various sectors. Research has examined these biological, community, and psychological factors that contribute to anxiety disorders. This comprehensive research base has directed us to develop numerous empirically based treatments that have proven to be highly effective. As a result, thousands of vibrant individuals have recovered their health, restored their functioning, and now enjoy rich and rewarding lives. The future remains hopeful for those who struggle with anxiety. We are confident that advances in the management of anxiety disorders will continue to bring hope and assistance to individuals and families affected by these disorders. (www.bhcmhmr.org)