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1Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Institute of Psychology, University of Frankfurt, Varrentrappstr. 40-42, 60486, Frankfurt, Germany. stangier@psych.uni-frankfurt.de.
Current Psychiatry Reports
|February 3, 2016
Summary
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) effectively treats social anxiety disorder (SAD). Individual cognitive therapy and internet-delivered CBT show promise for improving outcomes and accessibility in managing this chronic condition.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a prevalent, chronic mental health condition.
- SAD leads to significant psychosocial impairment.
- Recent updates to SAD classification in DSM-5 are noted.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review effective cognitive-behavioral treatments for SAD in various age groups.
- To discuss interventions targeting cognitive processes in SAD treatment.
- To explore neuroimaging and augmentation findings in SAD therapy.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current evidence for cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in SAD.
- Analysis of treatment approaches for adults, children, and adolescents.
- Examination of neuroimaging and neuroenhancer augmentation studies.
Main Results:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an efficacious treatment for social anxiety disorder (SAD).
- Individual cognitive therapy may yield the largest effect sizes.
- Internet-delivered CBT presents a promising avenue for treatment accessibility.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive processes and emotion regulation are key mediators of successful SAD treatment.
- Treatment-resistant SAD necessitates further research and development.
- Dissemination of CBT for SAD requires ongoing healthcare system development.
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