Social Anxiety Test: the LSAS-SR, a detailed social anxiety screening
LSAS-SR: Social Anxiety Test - a scientifically supported 48 question test about how you experience social interactions. It helps determine if you’re experiencing any symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder.
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What does the Social Anxiety Test Assessment cover?
The LSAS-SR covers a range of social and performance situations, from conversations with strangers to speaking in front of others, rating each for fear and for avoidance to build a detailed picture of social anxiety.
Who is this Social Anxiety Test Assessment for?
Helpful if you:
😳 Fear being judged or embarrassed in social situations
🚪 Avoid events, meetings or conversations
📝 Have been asked by your therapist to complete this
For therapists:
Assign the LSAS-SR to assess social anxiety severity, identify the situations to target in exposure work, and track change over therapy. Results are stored securely for review before your next session. Fully HIPAA and GDPR compliant.
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Clinical Psychologist & CBT Therapist, BABCP
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Frequently asked questions
What is the LSAS-SR?
The LSAS-SR (Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale, self-report) is one of the most widely used social anxiety questionnaires. It presents a range of social and performance situations and asks how much fear you feel in each and how often you avoid them, building a detailed picture of how social anxiety affects your life.
Does this test diagnose social anxiety disorder?
No. It is a screening and severity measure, not a diagnosis. An elevated score suggests your experiences are consistent with social anxiety and worth discussing with a GP or mental health professional, who can assess you properly and talk through treatment options.
How is social anxiety different from shyness?
Shyness is a personality trait and usually manageable. Social anxiety involves intense fear of being judged, embarrassed or rejected, strong enough to cause distress or make you avoid situations that matter to you, such as work, study or relationships. The distinction is about impact, not personality.
What helps with social anxiety?
CBT is the treatment recommended by NICE for social anxiety disorder, and it works by gradually testing anxious predictions and reducing avoidance. Offload includes CBT-based tools and courses for social anxiety you can use on your own or alongside a therapist.
Are you a therapist?
Assign this therapy tool and 200+ other interactive tools directly to your clients. Build personalised care plans, customise tools, and review client responses before sessions. HIPAA and GDPR compliant.
Explore Offload for therapistsReferences
Heimberg RG, Horner KJ, Juster HR, Safren SA, Brown EJ, Schneier FR, Liebowitz MR. Psychometric properties of the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale. Psychological Medicine. 1999;29(1):199-212. This study examined the LSAS's psychometric properties, confirming its reliability and validity. The authors demonstrated that it effectively distinguishes between individuals with and without social anxiety disorder, establishing it as a valid measure for assessing social interaction and performance anxiety.
