Adult Add Social Phobia
Social phobia is a persistent and irrational fear of situations that may involve scrutiny or judgment by others, such as parties and other social events.
Alternative Names
Phobia - social; Social anxiety disorder
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
People with social phobias fear and avoid situations in which they may be subject to the scrutiny of others. It may begin in adolescence and may be associated with overprotective parents or limited social opportunities. Males and females are...
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Phobia
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? A phobia is a persistent, excessive, unrealistic fear of an object, person, animal, activity or situation. It is a type of anxiety... Read more »
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