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Psychosocial Integrity

Identifying Anxiety Disorder Type

Easy Mental Health Concepts Anxiety Disorders

A 28-year-old woman presents to the emergency department experiencing a panic attack. She reports feelings of intense fear that appear suddenly, along with a racing heart, sweating, and shortness of breath. These symptoms are characteristic of an anxiety disorder.

Based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the diagnosis might be identified as ______ anxiety disorder.

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