Exploring the prevalence and impact of social anxiety among teens and adults, highlighting the importance of diagnosis and treatment.
- Social anxiety is a common issue that can limit social engagement and lead to loneliness and depression in both adolescents and adults.
- A new book titled "Social Anxiety: Hidden Fears and Shame in Teens and Adults" by Thomas E. Brown discusses how social anxiety impacts individuals and offers case vignettes highlighting various types of social anxiety and related conditions.
- Social anxiety is often not recognized or treated, with only about half of those affected seeking treatment for it.
- Social anxiety can negatively impact various aspects of life, including school, work, relationships, and mental health.
- Psychotherapy, interventions, and medications are ways to address social anxiety, which can often be unfounded fears in a variety of social situations.
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Psychiatry & Mental Health, Public Health & Prevention