The Panic Diary is a structured tool created to gather information about panic and panic symptoms.
Offers theory, guidance, and prompts for mental health professionals. Downloads are in Fillable PDF format where appropriate.
Includes client-friendly guidance. Downloads are in Fillable PDF format where appropriate.
A fillable version of the resource. This can be edited and saved in Adobe Acrobat, or other PDF editing software.
An editable Microsoft PowerPoint version of the resource.
The Panic Diary is a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) diary for panic symptoms. Clients can record panic attack frequency along with information about accompanying body sensations and negative thoughts.
Self-monitoring is a cornerstone of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), supporting both assessment and intervention. This resource assists clients by focusing on:
Clients experiencing sudden, intense episodes of fear or discomfort accompanied by physical symptoms such as a racing heart or shortness of breath.
Explain the benefits and rationale for keeping a diary.
Discuss and agree what will be recorded in the diary.
Rehearse completing the diary in-session.
Review the client's completed diary.
Modify self-monitoring based on progress, shifting focus as needed.
Effective treatment of panic involves (among other components): monitoring symptoms, identifying catastrophic thinking, and cognitive restructuring. This cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) diary for panic targets all three of these areas. Record panic attack frequency along with information about accompanying body sensations and negative thoughts. There is additional space for a rational 'answer to the negative thought'.
