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Social Anxiety Association: Social Anxiety Fact Sheet
This resource contains comprehensive facts and information on social phobia/anxiety, as well as specific real-life examples of phobias experienced by individuals suffering from SAD. Direct links to additional resources, news, and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Social Anxiety Disorder
Read a passage about the efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on social anxiety disorder and answer the follow-up questions.
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The Anxiety Network International: Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
Document which defines and distinguishes between Panic Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia). Provides a link to the Social Anxiety homepage with further information.
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Internet Mental Health: Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
Internet Mental Health site gives descriptions of social phobias, an online diagnosis feature, and an introduction to treatment. You will also find external links to books, research, and other resources.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Anxiety Disorders
This site from Family Doctor.org does a nice job of listing and describing anxiety disorders. Diagnosis, treatment, and links to similar sites are also included.
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What Is Social Anxiety?
This site explains what social anxiety is and how it is treated. It gives some case studies of people with social anxiety for a better explanation.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Are Anxiety Disorders?
Understanding anxiety disorders by understanding the three responses to perceived threats: fear, anxiety, and panic. Also discussed are social anxiety disorder, causes and development of anxiety disorders, biological factors,...
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Social Anxiety: Symptoms and Treatment
The Social Phobia / Social Anxiety Association article looks at Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) as a much more common problem than commonly thought. Examples are given and advice for seeking treatment is also available.
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Social Anxiety: Social Anxiety: Why Isn't It Better Known?
This site talks about the problems with social anxiety because it isn't as glamorous as other disorders but is number three on the mental health care problems list.
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In Transition: Anxiety Disorders
This site talks briefly about the kinds of anxiety disorders there are and how they could affect a person.
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What's It Like to Live With Social Anxiety?
This site describes people with social anxiety disorders in certain situations and how they react.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Thorough overview of GAD. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.
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The Anxiety Network
Comprehensive resource dealing with Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety. Definitions, resources, and treatments for these mental health problems are available.
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Northern County Psychiatric Associates: Anxiety Disorders
Comprehensive site on anxiety disorders. Several articles on anxiety disorders, including scrupulosity, separation anxiety in young children, obsessive compulsive disorder in children & adults, shyness and social phobia, and body...
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Social Phobia & Social Anxiety Association
This resource describes what social phobias are, who has them, and what percent of the population has them. This in-depth site has all kinds of information pertaining to social disorders.
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Bsttw: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Gad)
On this page you will find a brief overview of generalized anxiety disorder. Lists the symptoms of anxiety disorder, its causes, and medications that can help.
New York Times
New York Times: Health Guide: Social Phobia
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page synopsis of the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of social phobia.
American Psychological Association
Apa: Answers to Your Questions About Panic Disorders
This page is from a brochure addressing the causes, symptoms, and treatment of panic disorders. Very comprehensive.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Social Phobia
This site from Family Doctor.org gives information on social phobias, symptoms, and strategies for treatment. This site also provides links to related articles.
Mental Health America
Mental Health America: Phobias
An overview of phobias. This resource lists types of phobias, and discusses treatment options (behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy).
New York Times
New York Times: Health Guide: Phobia
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of simple, specific phobias.