Effectiveness of Intensive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treating Adolescent Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of intensive cognitive behavioral therapy in treating adolescents with panic disorder with agoraphobia.

Inclusion Criteria: * Meets DSM-IV criteria for principal diagnosis of PD or PDA prior to treatment * Adolescent must be accompanied by at least one parent or caregiver * If on medication, there must be a 1-month stabilization period for benzodiazepines or 3-month stabilization period for SSRIs or tricyclics prior to study entry Exclusion Criteria: * Positive diagnosis of schizophrenia, pervasive developmental disorder, organic brain syndrome, mental retardation, or current suicidal ideation * Unavailability of at least one parent or caregiver * Refusal of parent to accept random assignment to treatment condition * Refusal of parent or adolescent to accept stabilization of medication * Adolescent with parent who has any condition that would limit ability to understand treatment