A Case of Panic Disorder Treated With Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy Techniques
Anne DesNoyers Hurley, Ph.D.

A case of panic disorder in a woman with mild intellectual disability is presented. Psychotherapy using cognitive behavioral techniques was successful in treating her panic disorder and eliminating her avoidance of participation in a work training program. Recommendations for recognizing this disorder in the intellectual disability population are made, in addition to suggestions for cognitive behavioral therapy treatment.

Ment Health Aspects Dev Disabil 2007;10(1):25-30