Name: Ashita Ashok Nikam
Country: India

Year: 2026
Volume: Volume-16, (March 2026) Special Issue: Business Collaboration in a VUCA World: Redefining Sustainable Organizational Growth
Page Number: 24-28
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20080398

ABSTRACT:
Mental health has become an important concern in modern society due to increasing stress, work pressure, family responsibilities and lifestyle changes. Among various psychological conditions, panic disorder is one of the most common anxiety-related disorders affecting individuals, especially women. Panic disorder is characterized by sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort known as panic attacks. These attacks are often accompanied by physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, dizziness and shortness of breath. Women between the age group of 20–45 years are particularly vulnerable to panic disorder due to multiple life responsibilities, hormonal changes, work-life balance issues, relationship stress and societal expectations. Many women experience anxiety and panic attacks but often ignore the symptoms or hesitate to seek professional help due to lack of awareness and social
stigma associated with mental health problems. The purpose of this study i