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1Senior Resident, Dept. of Psychiatry, Ward E1, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad 380016, INDIA. drkhyati@rediffmail.com.
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
|January 13, 2011
Summary
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is a common adolescent mental health issue, affecting 12.8% of students. This disorder significantly impacts academic performance and often co-occurs with depression.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Adolescent Health
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is a prevalent, debilitating condition with adolescent onset.
- Limited research exists on SAD within the Indian adolescent population.
- Understanding SAD's characteristics and impact is crucial for early intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the frequency and characteristics of SAD in Indian adolescents.
- To identify risk factors, including family dynamics and academic challenges.
- To investigate the comorbidity of SAD with depression and its effect on academic functioning.
Main Methods:
- Screening of 421 high school adolescents for SAD and depression.
- Assessment of demographic, phenomenological, and family-related factors.
- Evaluation of academic impairment associated with SAD.
Main Results:
- Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) was diagnosed in 12.8% of adolescents.
- Avoiding public speaking was the most frequent manifestation of SAD.
- SAD correlated with academic difficulties, social isolation, and family relationship issues.
Conclusions:
- SAD is a common disorder in adolescents, frequently comorbid with major depression.
- Academic functioning is significantly impaired in adolescents with SAD.
- Medical professionals should screen adolescents, especially those with depression, for SAD and provide treatment.
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