Treating Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Panic attacks affect approximately 4 in 10 people. These attacks are very debilitating! They leave the individual feeling that they are losing control, going crazy or even dying. Panic Disorder is less frequent and affects about 4% of the population. People suffering from panic disorder have a persistent fear of having a panic attack and a constant worry about the consequences of an attack. To compensate, many alter their behaviour in an attempt to prevent attacks, for some it is so overwhelming that they try to avoid any place where it might be difficult to get help or to escape from, this is avoidance is called Agoraphobia.

On Thursday the 13th of October, Psychologist Peter Kyriakoulis will be presenting a lecture discussing the use of Cognitive Behavioural therapy to treat Panic attacks and Panic Disorder. The lecture will be held in Ringwood from 7:30pm. For more information, or to book, please check out the ADAVIC website.

Mental Health Week 9th - 15th October

The 2011 Mental Health Week is rapidly approaching. During this week, Sunday the 9th to Saturday the 15th, ADAVIC will be holding two lectures.

On Tuesday the 11th of October Dr Scott Blair-West will be presenting a lecture on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This lecture aims to explain what OCD is and will discuss different examples of the obsessive thoughts and compulsive rituals people perform. It will also delve into some more newly recognised OCD symptoms performed to reduce anxiety. For more information or to book online, please click here.

The second lecture; 'Treating Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)' will be held on Thursday the 13th of October. Presenter Peter Kyriakoulis will discuss the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as a treatment option for Panic Attacks. For more information about this event or to book online, please click here