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Panic disorder affects 1% of Brazil’s population, psychiatrist says
A psychiatrist says panic disorder affects 1% of Brazil’s population, while one in 15 people will have at least one isolated panic episode in their lifetime.
The figures were discussed by psychiatrist Fábio Corregiari and psychologist Mariângela Savoia, who work at the University of São Paulo’s Institute of Psychiatry.
An isolated episode does not necessarily mean someone has panic disorder, which involves recurring attacks of fear that can disrupt personal, work or relationship life.
The specialists say panic disorder can be treated and may go into remission.
Treatment can include psychotherapy, medication and exercise; psychotherapy may use planned exposure to feared situations, along with breathing techniques to ease symptoms.
Stress and traumatic experiences can raise the risk of developing the condition.
The specialists are due to discuss the disorder and what happens during an attack on a CNN Brasil program scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at 7:30 p.m.
A psychiatrist says panic disorder affects 1% of Brazil’s population.
One in 15 people will experience at least one panic attack during their lives, but an isolated attack does not necessarily mean they have the disorder.
Psychiatrist Fábio Corregiari and psychologist Mariângela Savoia discussed the condition on CNN Brasil’s “CNN Sinais Vitais - Dr. Kalil Entrevista.”
Panic disorder involves recurring fear attacks that can disrupt personal, professional and emotional life.
Treatment can include psychotherapy, medication and physical activity, and the condition can go into remission.
- Who
- Psychiatrist Fábio Corregiari and psychologist Mariângela Savoia discussed the condition with Dr. Roberto Kalil.
- What
- Corregiari said panic disorder affects 1% of Brazil’s population. One in 15 people will have at least one panic attack during their lives.
- When
- The episode was scheduled to air on Saturday, November 14, at 19:30. The article was published on November 13, 2026.
- Where
- On CNN Brasil’s “CNN Sinais Vitais - Dr. Kalil Entrevista.” The specialists work at IPq-HCFMUSP in São Paulo.
- Why
- The specialists discussed panic disorder, its symptoms, risk factors and treatment. Accumulated stress and traumatic experiences can raise the risk of developing the condition.
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CNN Brasil published the article about the specialists’ discussion of panic disorder.
The “CNN Sinais Vitais - Dr. Kalil Entrevista” episode was scheduled to air at 19:30.
- Share of Brazil’s population with panic disorder
- 1%
- Lifetime chance of at least one panic attack
- 1 in 15 people
- Specialist discussing the condition
- Fábio Corregiari
- Other specialist on the episode
- Mariângela Savoia
- Scheduled broadcast
- November 14 at 19:30, CNN Brasil
What people are saying
It is very common to have an isolated panic attack
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