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TMC Medical Minutes: Anxiety and Panic Attacks

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Posted: Mon 3:34 PM, Sep 22, 2008

Over 40 million Americans will suffer from some form of anxiety this year. And some will suffer from its worst form, the panic attack. Psychiatrist Dr. Judy Cook joins us today to discuss how to spot and treat these disorders.

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