Social Anxiety Disorder October 2007 Archive

If you have been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder (SAD), chances are good that having the disorder has affected your day-to-day functioning in the workplace. Office life can be an ... Read More

For those diagnosed with social anxiety disorder (SAD), the thought of going on job interviews, attending staff meetings, or meeting with clients can bring on feelings of dread and fear. ... Read More

Introverts are people who derive their energy from solitude and reflection rather than the company of others. Although introverts are not necessarily shy or social phobic, some of the ... Read More

If a friend or family member has been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder (SAD) you may be wondering how you can help. There are a number of specific actions that ... Read More

Dr. Adam Guastella, a psychology researcher at the University of New South Wales, Australia, may have found a treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) in the unlikeliest of places. In ... Read More

I think one of the most important things that we can do to increase awareness of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is to share personal experiences with the disorder. I would ... Read More

As a parent of a child with Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), you may find it challenging to balance the need to socialize your child with the desire to be protective ... Read More

I recently came across this excellent video hosted by Dr. David Granet and featuring Dr. Murray Stein, director of the Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders Research Center at the University ... Read More

In a 2007 report on mental health care at U.S. colleges and universities, the Anxiety Disorders Association of America reported the results of a survey of 83 schools across the ... Read More

This article by Neil Morgan provides seven quick tips for combating speech anxiety. Preparation! Practice your speech 10, 20 or even 30 times. Lots of practice can create a great sense ... Read More

Paxil (paroxetine) is a prescription medication commonly used in the treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). The FDA has issued two advisories specific to the use of Paxil during pregnancy: December ... Read More

A recent study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry investigated the impact of self-help for Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). Two hundred and twenty-four people with severe generalized social phobia ... Read More

If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), you are probably wondering what your options are in terms of treatment. For more information ... Read More

Mental health issues are commonly dealt with at the time of a crisis. The depressed person is not treated until they attempt suicide, the substance abuser doesn't enter rehabilitation until ... Read More