children s health issues
Panic Disorder in Children and Adolescents
Treatment
Usually medications plus behavioral therapy Usually, a combination of medications and behavioral therapy is effective for panic disorder. In some children, medications are frequently needed to control the panic attacks before behavioral therapy can begin. Benzodiazepines are the most effective medications, but a type of antidepressant called Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (SSRIs) are often preferred because benzodiazepines cause drowsiness (sedation), may interfere with learning and memory, and may result in dependence. 