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Treatments for Social Anxiety Disorder
Treatments for social anxiety disorder include medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Learn more about these and other methods of treating SAD.

Medications for Social Anxiety Disorder
Medications for social anxiety disorder include a range of options, such as benzodiazepines and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Social Anxiety Disorder
CBT for social anxiety disorder is one of the leading treatments for SAD. Learn about the key concepts and techniques used in this form of treatment and what factors are likely to lead to improvement.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most commonly prescribed medication for social anxiety disorder. Learn about how SSRIs work and what the possible side effects are.

Supplements for Social Anxiety Disorder
Supplements for social anxiety disorder include a variety of herbal medicines such as valerian root, St. John's Wort, passion flower and winter cherry.

Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder
Cognitive-behavioral group therapy is a common treatment option for people with social anxiety disorder (SAD). Learn about the techniques used in group therapy and what to expect from this type of treatment.