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Social phobia.

Pavo Filaković1, Veljko Dordević, Elvira Koić

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Osijek, Osijek, Croatia.

Collegium Antropologicum
|September 6, 2003
PubMed
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Social anxiety disorder, a common condition causing fear of judgment, negatively impacts quality of life. Effective treatments include cognitive-behavioral therapy combined with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) involves an irrational fear of scrutiny in social situations.
  • It is a prevalent anxiety disorder (10-15%) affecting adolescents and reducing quality of life.
  • The neurobiological underpinnings remain largely unexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the characteristics, comorbidities, and treatment of social anxiety disorder.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of social anxiety disorder characteristics and treatment modalities.

Main Results:

  • Social anxiety disorder presents with generalized or specific subtypes, often co-occurring with depression and substance disorders.
  • Cognitive-behavioral techniques are the preferred psychotherapy.

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  • Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are the primary pharmacotherapy, with anxiolytics for acute phases.

    • Conclusions:

    • Effective treatment for social anxiety disorder involves a combination of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy.
    • Treatment duration should range from at least 3 months to one year.