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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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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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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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Temple: Adult Anxiety Clinic: Social Anxiety
This site talks about what a social phobia is, gives a check list to see if you may have a social phobia, and has treatment for it.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Thorough overview of GAD. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.
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,...
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.
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Healthy Place: What Are Social Phobias?
Easy conversational language discussion of the enigmatic origins of phobias and encouraging news for phobia sufferers.
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: Por Que Soy Tan Timido?
In this article read about shyness and how to overcome this problem. The resource contains links to similar sites as well. In Spanish.
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).
PBS
Pbs: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Activity: Going Away and Coming Back
This activity from The Fred Rogers' Company uses imaginative play to help children express their feelings about when adults have to go away, and develop a sense of trust that grownups will come back.