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[Cognitive-behavioral therapy in social phobia].
Lígia M Ito1, Miréia C Roso, Shilpee Tiwari
1Instituto de Psiquiatria, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
Revista Brasileira De Psiquiatria (Sao Paulo, Brazil : 1999)
|November 29, 2008
Summary
Cognitive-behavioral therapy effectively treats social phobia (SP) in children, adolescents, and adults. Early identification of high-risk children is crucial for future research and intervention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Social phobia is a prevalent and chronic condition marked by social inhibition and shyness.
- Diagnosis and treatment depend on distress and functional impairment.
Observation:
- Lifetime prevalence rates for social phobia range from 2.5% to 13.3%.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a primary treatment modality.
Findings:
- CBT techniques for social phobia are detailed, including a case report.
- Literature consensus confirms CBT efficacy in youth and adults with social phobia.
Implications:
- Prioritizing identification of at-risk children is essential due to early onset.
- Further research should focus on early detection and intervention for social phobia.
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