Anxiety Disorders Associated with Panic - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm Panic Disorder - Recurrent, Unexpected Panic Attacks Specific Phobia - Specific Trigger (e.g. water, heights, animals, etc.) Separation Anxiety Disorder - Separation From Attachment Figure Agoraphobia - Using Public Transportation, Open Spaces, Enclosed Spaces, Being in a Line, Crowd, or Outside the Home Social Anxiety Disorder - Public Setting Where a Negative Evaluation May Occur Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Worry about Several Events or Activities for >6 months (e.g. Work or School) Agoraphobia - Setting Where Patient May Sense Difficulty in Escape (e.g. Public transportation, Lines, Crowds etc. ) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Intrusive/ Inappropriate/ Distressing Thoughts With Repetitive Behaviour Meant to Neutralize Anxiety Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia) - Excessive Worry or Fear About Social Situations #Anxiety #Disorders #Panic #Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm #Psychiatry
