Social Anxiety
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Social anxiety is more than shyness - it’s a strong fear of being judged, embarrassed, or rejected in social situations. Understanding how it works can help you respond with more confidence and less avoidance.
References
Clark, D. M., & Wells, A. (1995). A cognitive model of social phobia. In R. Heimberg et al. (Eds.), Social Phobia: Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment. Guilford Press. - Influential cognitive model explaining how negative predictions and self-focused attention maintain social anxiety. Heimberg, R. G. (2002). Cognitive-behavioral therapy for social anxiety disorder: Current status and future directions. Biological Psychiatry, 51(1), 101–108. - Reviews strong evidence supporting CBT as a first-line treatment for social anxiety disorder. Mayo-Wilson, E., et al. (2014). Psychological and pharmacological interventions for social anxiety disorder in adults: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. The Lancet Psychiatry, 1(5), 368–376. - Large meta-analysis confirming CBT as one of the most effective treatments for social anxiety.