@psychingout: Day 18/100 | 5 ways to manage social anxiety Social anxiety disorder is characterised by persistent fear of social situations in which an individual may be exposed to scrutiny or negative evaluation. It can cause significant distress, avoidance and impairment in social, occupational and personal functioning. It is a recognised and treatable anxiety disorder. Evidence-based psychological and pharmacological treatments are available. Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please speak to your health professional if you have any concerns. 1. NICE (2013, updated 2024). Social anxiety disorder: recognition, assessment and treatment (CG159). https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg159 2. Clark, D.M. and Wells, A. (1995). A cognitive model of social phobia. In: Heimberg, R.G. et al. (eds.) Social Phobia: Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment. Guilford Press. 3. Stein, M.B. and Stein, D.J. (2008). Social anxiety disorder. The Lancet, 371(9618), pp.1115–1125. #socialanxiety #anxietydisorder #psychiatry #fyp

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