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Causes and Risk Factors of Social Anxiety Disorder

Wondering what causes Social Anxiety Disorder or who is most at risk? Both genetics and environment play a role in the development and maintenance of the disorder. Find out what research tells us about each of these factors.
What Causes Social Anxiety Disorder?
Facts for Health, a nonprofit organization created by the Madison Institute of Medicine provides this general fact sheet about the causes of Social Anxiety Disorder.

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