panic disorder

The only social factor that has been identified as a factor contributing to the
development of panic disorder is
A. Recent history of death in the family
B. Recent history of separation or divorce
C Lack of friends
D. Unsupportive family
E. Recent history of witnessing a panic attack

drmahir70 wrote:The only social factor that has been identified as a factor contributing to the
development of panic disorder is
A. Recent history of death in the family
B. Recent history of separation or divorce
C Lack of friends
D. Unsupportive family
E. Recent history of witnessing a panic attack

Ans: A or B (??). will go for B.

Research shows that panic disorder i strongly associated with both parental separation and parental detah before the child reaches the age of 10 yr.
Separation from mother early in life is associated strongly with panic disorder than paternal separation.
History of physical & sexual abuse is very important.