Social anxiety, also called social anxiety disorder, is a mental health condition defined by intense and persistent fear of social or performance situations in which a person may be observed, judged, or scrutinized by others. People affected often anticipate embarrassment or criticism, experience physical symptoms s…
Social anxiety, also called social anxiety disorder, is a mental health condition defined by intense and persistent fear of social or performance situations in which a person may be observed, judged, or scrutinized by others. People affected often anticipate embarrassment or criticism, experience physical symptoms such as blushing, racing heart, or sweating, and may avoid everyday encounters such as speaking in public, meeting new people, or eating in front of others. It is one of the more common anxiety disorders and can begin in childhood or adolescence, with effects that extend into education, work, and relationships when left unaddressed. Recognized treatments include psychological therapies, particularly cognitive behavioral approaches, and, in some cases, medication. Research published in this journal examines therapeutic responses to anxiety and related conditions. A case study describes cognitive behavior therapy applied in a school setting to a nine-year-old boy with extreme blushing, illustrating how structured psychological treatment can address social fear in young people. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access work relevant to social anxiety and its treatment, helping readers locate primary literature on the disorder, its presentation across the lifespan, and evidence-based interventions.
12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
The 12 articles above have been cited 29 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Social Anxiety, linking to each citing work.