Abstract: A method for treating panic disorder, which comprises administering to a human suffering from panic disorder 0.03 to 1.5 mmoles of zinc and 2 to 100 mmoles of magnesium and 2 to 60 mmoles of phosphorus and 3 to 90 mmoles of potassium as a daily dose in a composition consisting essentially of zinc, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium, in a weight ratio of 1-15:25-200:50-200:100-500, respectively.