Term ID: T5169

Social Anxiety Disorder

/social-anxiety-disorder/
Persistent fear of social situations due to concerns about being judged or embarrassed by others.
Example: Avoiding social gatherings, public speaking, or meeting new people due to intense fear of negative evaluation.

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Reference: American Psychiatric Association (2013)