Panic Attack Test
The Panic Attack Test is a 20-question screening tool that assesses the level of physical and cognitive symptoms associated with panic attacks. By measuring the frequency and intensity of sudden, intense anxiety symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, and fear of losing control, it provides a preliminary assessment for panic disorder.
- Questions
- 20
- Est. time
- ~8 min
- Delivery
- Online · remote
- Scoring
- Automatic
What does the Panic Attack Test measure?
- •Physical panic symptoms (palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness)
- •Cognitive symptoms (fear of losing control or dying)
- •Frequency and intensity of symptoms
Who is it for?
Used to screen and monitor panic symptoms in adults.
How is the Panic Attack Test scored and interpreted?
Questions are scored 0–4; the total ranges from 0 to 80. Higher scores indicate a higher level of panic symptoms.
| Score range | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0–20 | Low level | Panic symptoms are low. |
| 21–40 | Mild level | Mild panic symptoms are present. |
| 41–60 | Moderate level | Clinical evaluation for panic disorder is advised. |
| 61–80 | High level | Priority clinical evaluation is advised. |
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the panic attack test?
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It has 20 questions, each scored 0–4, with a total from 0 to 80.
Does the panic attack test diagnose panic disorder?
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No. This is a screening/assessment tool; it does not provide a clinical diagnosis on its own. Results should be interpreted only by a licensed mental-health professional as part of a clinical evaluation.
What does a high score mean?
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A high score indicates intense panic symptoms and may warrant priority clinical evaluation; the decision rests with the professional.
Related scales
- Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)A 21-question self-report scale measuring the severity of anxiety symptoms over the past week.
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7)A 7-question short scale used to screen for generalized anxiety disorder over the past two weeks.
- Distress Tolerance Scale (DTS)A 15-question scale measuring the capacity to tolerate negative emotions (higher = better tolerance).
- SCL-90 Symptom ChecklistA 90-question scale providing broad psychological symptom screening across nine dimensions.
This page is informational and does not contain the actual questions. The Panic Attack Test is a screening/assessment tool and does not provide a diagnosis on its own. Results should be interpreted only by a licensed mental-health professional as part of a clinical evaluation.
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