What causes panic attacks, and how can you prevent them? - Cindy J. Aaronson

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Dig into the science of what triggers panic attacks, how to recognize them, and the available treatments for panic disorder.

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Countless poets and writers have tried to put words to the experience of a panic attack— a sensation so overwhelming, many people mistake it for a heart attack, stroke, or other life-threatening crisis. Studies suggest that almost a third of us will experience at least one panic attack in our lives. So what exactly is a panic attack, and can we prevent them? Cindy J. Aaronson investigates.

Lesson by Cindy J. Aaronson, directed by Aim Creative Studios.

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