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For many, medications used to treat panic disorder symptoms have provided great relief. For others, medications are not an option due to side effects or lack of expected effectiveness....

Many people -- average citizens and experts alike -- are somewhat pessimistic as to what actual benefits the recent U.S. economic bailout package will truly provide. But, for those...

Many people with panic disorder know that stress increases anxiety and panic symptoms. Few would say that the current economic climate in the United States has not had some...

Going to the mall, or shopping in general, is difficult for many panic sufferers. Many members in the support forum expressed how mall shopping can be a source...

For some people with panic disorder or agoraphobia, working becomes a challenge. Disability benefits are available for most members of the workforce. Those with panic disorder may qualify...

Fall is a colorful time of year. Admiring natures display of fall colors is a great way to relax. Visit the Foliage Network to see where fall...

Holidays can be fun, but they are often stressful. If you have panic disorder, you may find yourself having to deal with many challenges during the fall to winter...

Forum member, trd22 wrote, ?I seem to see a pattern in my anxiety when it really peaks as the seasons change. I don't know why that would be but it...

ValueOptions®, Inc., the nation's largest independent behavioral health care and wellness provider, reports an 89 percent increase in calls this year from members presenting specifically with issues concerning bankruptcy, foreclosures and financial hardship cases. To help individuals and families weather the uncertainties of the current economy, ValueOptions® provides recommendations for managing financial-related stress and how to maintain good physical health and mental health.

Life can be stressful, whether you're an individual watching the stock market crash or a commuter stuck in traffic. A new study, forthcoming in the journal Psychological Science, examines how stress affects decision-making and finds that older adults alter their behavior more than young adults when under stress - particularly in situations involving risk.