A Multi-Site RCT of a Stepped-Care Intervention for Emergency Department Patients With Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder

A stepwise progression of intervention according to the participant's response to the increasing levels of therapy. There will be 1 session of psychoeducation, followed by 5 sessions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) if panic symptoms do not improve at 1-month follow-up.

Screening for probable panic attacks or panic disorder using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5