Pastoral Aspects of Panic Disorder and of Some Related Phobias Cover Image

A pánikbetegség és a hozzá kapcsolódó fóbiák lelkigondozói vetületei
Pastoral Aspects of Panic Disorder and of Some Related Phobias

Author(s): János Simon
Subject(s): Psychology, Theology and Religion, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Erdélyi Református Egyházkerület
Keywords: psychology of religion;panic attack;psychotherapeutic counseling;

Summary/Abstract: There are several types of anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder, and specific phobias. While each anxiety disorder has a different set of symptoms describing the disorder, each one involves a certain level of recurring, irrational and excessive fear. Anxiety disorders may cause distress that interferes with a person’s ability to lead a normal life. In this article we will focus on panic disorder and the possibilities of pastoral care. First we will look at panic disorder and some related phobias, such as generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and agoraphobia. We continue with the therapeutic ways of psychiatry and psychotherapy, and will end up, with the special aspects of pastoral care.

  • Issue Year: 108/2015
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 256-276
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Hungarian