Anxiety and Panic Disorders
Current research suggests that one in ten Americans
suffers from anxiety that disrupts their ability
to function. Anxiety disorders are manifested
in many different types of physical, psychological,
and behavioral symptoms. Specific types of anxiety
disorders include:
The Department
of Psychiatry at Penn
is home to some of the world's
most renowned experts in the area of
anxiety, and offers a wide range of treatment
programs:
Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety
The Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety
is dedicated to research and treatment of anxiety
disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder
(OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),
social anxiety, trichotillomania (hair-pulling)
and panic disorder.
Outpatient Psychiatry Center
The Outpatient Psychiatry Center (OPC) of the
Penn Department of Psychiatry offers comprehensive
psychiatric services, including diagnostic evaluations,
psychotherapy service, medication management,
group and couples therapy.
Behavioral
Health Outpatient Center
The Behavioral
Health Outpatient Center at Pennsylvania Hospital
can provide a fresh perspective and offer practical
approaches to better enable individuals or those
they care about to take control of situations
which have had a negative impact on their lives.
Center for Cognitive Therapy
The Center for Cognitive Therapy provides an active, directive, problem-focused outpatient therapy for a variety of clinical concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety and panic, life stressors, couple and family discord, and many other issues. Treatment is based on cognitive behavioral therapy model.
Clinical Research Options
In addition to the programs listed above, Penn
also offers patient care programs that require
patients to be enrolled in a clinical trial. Patients
who are eligible to participate in research can
receive treatment at no cost.
To learn more about clinical research options
select a link below:
Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety
The Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety
is dedicated to research and treatment of anxiety
disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder
(OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),
social anxiety, trichotillomania (hair-pulling)
and panic disorder.
Center for Psychotherapy Research
The Center for Psychotherapy Research offers free psychotherapeutic treatment and/or medication in exchange for participation in studies of depression, generalized anxiety panic disorder, and cocaine dependence. All treatments are free of charge and provided by University of Pennsylvania faculty and staff, if one meets inclusion criteria to study.
Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program
The Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program has gained an international reputation over the past 30 years for its high caliber of research. Our researchers specialize in studying the causes of, and latest treatments for, mood and anxiety disorders. We are continually working on new medication treatment programs that will help people cope with mental health problems that could otherwise be debilitating.
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