Anxiety attack: what it is and how to act

An anxiety attack or panic attack occurs when someone experiences a sudden and intense feeling of uncontrollable fear and distress, accompanied by various intense physical symptoms. It is estimated that up to 20% of the population has experienced or may experience one at some point in their lives. It is a time when a person may even fear for their life due to the intensity of the symptoms. In this Q&A with the expert, we aim to answer the most common questions about anxiety attacks: What are they? How can we help? How are they treated? Can they be prevented?