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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Treatment Of Social Anxiety

Clinical trial: LY686017 versus Paxil in treating social anxiety disorder

October 02, 2008
This is a study to compare a new drug, LY686017, with Paxil (paroxetine) and a placebo in the treatment of social anxiety disorder. This national study is currently recruiting patients. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Group Therapy for Social Anxiety
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

Social anxiety is one of the most common forms of anxiety. People with social anxiety disorder are... Read more »

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National Anxiety Organizations in the USA and Canada
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

  When you have anxiety, it is sometimes hard to know where to turn for help and support but it is... Read more »

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Dealing with Anxiety Symptoms: Blushing
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...embarrassment, anger or excitement. For people with anxiety, in particular social anxiety,... Read more »

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What Does Social Anxiety Disorder Keep You from Doing?
By Lynne Taetzsch , Health Expert

Does social anxiety disorder keep you from going out with friends, joining clubs, or working out... Read more »

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Taking Steps to Overcome Social Anxiety
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert

People often mistake social anxiety disorder for shyness. But the 15 million adults suffering from... Read more »

Health Guide

Medication for Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder cannot be cured. Medications are available and have been found to be helpful for some people. Medications sometimes will allow a person to receive more benefit from behavioral... Read more »
Social Anxiety: Tis the Season!
...of time—but you must find a cognitive-behavioral therapist who understands and specializes in the treatment of social anxiety." Dr. Richards goes on to say that the most important elements... Read more »
ADAA on Social Anxiety
Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is an intense, persistent fear of being scrutinized and negatively evaluated by others in social or performance situations. The 15 million... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Treatment
Anxiety disorders require treatment. Simply trying to talk oneself out of anxiety is as futile as trying to talk oneself out of a heart or stomach problem. Most anxiety disorders, especially... Read more »
10 Ways to Improve Social Skills for Those with Anxiety
...satisfaction with life can be improved with good, well-developed social skills. But many people with anxiety, especially social anxiety, find social situations unbearable. Learning social skills... Read more »

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Combo Therapy Best for Childhood Anxiety
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests a combination of behavioral therapy and drug therapy may be best for children with anxiety disorders. In... Read summary »

15 million Americans have social anxiety disorder
October 03, 2008

A new survey from the Anxiety Disorders Association of America has found that social anxiety disorder prevents about 15 million Americans from... Read summary »

Video: Dealing with social anxiety disorder
October 03, 2008

In this short video from WebMD, a reporter talks to a young woman who suffers from social anxiety disorder. The young woman explains how the... Read summary »

Anxiety Connected to Genes
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's clear people react differently to the same trauma. Some people just have a bad memory and others suffer from posttraumatic... Read summary »

Preemies Face Tougher Life
July 22, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Babies born prematurely are likely to develop disabilities and face learning difficulties, a recent study suggests. The study,... Read summary »