Countless poets and writers have tried to put words to the experience of a panic attack— a sensation so overwhelming, many people mistake it for a heart attack, stroke, or other life-threatening crisis. Studies suggest that almost a third of us will experience at least one panic attack in our lives. So what exactly is a panic attack, and can we prevent them? Cindy J. Aaronson investigates.

The team understood how sensitive our approach with countless sufferers around the world experiencing episodes on a frequent basis. Everyone involved in this film rose to the challenge of delivering something that which we hope will help inform people about what causes panic attacks and how best to manage them.