InternetPsykiatri for Panic (Sweden)

Description:

The InternetPsykiatri program for Panic Disorder includes 10 modules completed over 10 to 12 weeks and is designed to help you understand and alleviate symptoms of panic and associated fear and avoidance using the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). The program begins by providing information about fear, anxiety and panic, the principles of CBT, the meaning of bodily sensations, and the impact of thoughts and behaviours on emotions and panic. The program then focuses on identifying negative thoughts and dysfunctional interpretations of bodily sensations, and aims to challenge and change these. It also includes exposure, both to bodily sensations and to feared situations. In these exposure tasks, the aim is to experience feared sensations without significant distress, and to enhance the ability to cope without avoidance. Finally, relapse prevention strategies and planning for setbacks is conducted. In conjunction with each module, you will have contact with a therapist via email.

Service URL:

http://www.internetpsykiatri.se/

Agency Responsible:

InternetPsykiatri in conjunction with the Psychiatric Clinic Southwest at Karolinska University Hospital (Huddinge) and Stockholm County Council.

Details

Format:

Website.

Intervention Type:

Psychological – CBT.

Course Length:

Long (more than 5 modules). Comprises 10 modules over 10-12 weeks

Support Option:

Automated only. Professional support also available

Target Audience

Primary Category:

Panic disorder.

Target Audience:

Adult.

Language:

Swedish.

Access

Fee:

Fee-based.

Access:

Closed: Fee required. Available through My Healthcare Contacts (MVK) or referral from your GP for residents of Sweden

Contact Details:

info@internetpsykiatri.se

Research evidence

Research Trials:

0

Research RCTs:

0

Outcome Summary:

There is currently no research evaluating the efficacy of the InternetPsykiatri for Panic program.  The treatment is based on the book "Do not panic: Freedom from Panic and Anxiety Attacks in 10 steps with cognitive behavioral therapy" by Per Carlbring and Asa Hanell.

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