Panic Attacks are sudden episodes of intense fear, that may be accompanied by a racing heart or dizziness, which can happen to anyone. They may be triggered by stress and they're becoming more prevalent in the general population. Studies suggest that nearly 1-in-10 adults may experience a panic attack at some point in their lifetime. Panic attacks can also begin earlier in life, including in youth between the ages of 15 and 25.
In 2024, the American Psychiatric Association's annual poll showed that 43% of adults said they feel more anxious than in previous years - noting that stress (53%) and sleep (40%) had the biggest impact on their mental health. Younger adults age 18-34 years old were more likely than adults to say that social connection had the biggest impact on their mental health.
When you find yourself worrying or feeling stressed, remember to practice calming breathing exercises. It helps to have a trusted "go to" strategy to focus on.
P.A.U.S.E. is a very helpful technique to use for calming when you notice yourself becoming anxious. Steps that focus on prompts such as PAUSE-ACTVITY-UNDERSTAND-SOOTHE-EXHALE encourage us to engage in positive actions to manage and calm anxiety instead of getting caught up in vicious cycles of worry.
Find out more at National Institute of Mental Health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/panic-disorder-when-fear-overwhelms
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