Social Anxiety Disorder

William Felder, M.D., Kelly Drake, Ph.D., Jennifer L. Christofferson, Courtney P. Keeton, Ph.D.

DEFINITION

  • Common, treatable anxiety disorder characterized by physiological distress, avoidance, and fear of embarrassment, humiliation, and rejection in social situations
  • In children, anxiety must occur with peers and not just adults.

There's more to see -- the rest of this topic is available only to subscribers.

© 2000–2025 Unbound Medicine, Inc. All rights reserved
All content is protected by copyright and may not be used for AI model training or other unauthorized purposes.