Phobia | Social
Healthcare providers typically use the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis.
: Includes blushing, sweating, trembling, rapid heartbeat, nausea, and a "blank" mind.
Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) - Symptoms and causes social phobia
: Anxiety restricted specifically to public speaking or performing in front of an audience. Causes & Risk Factors
Unlike common shyness, social phobia involves anxiety that is disproportionate to the actual threat and significantly interferes with daily functioning. Healthcare providers typically use the DSM-5 criteria for
: Fear and avoidance of most social interactions and settings (e.g., attending parties, starting conversations).
Social phobia, now more commonly referred to as , is a chronic and debilitating mental health condition characterized by an intense, persistent fear of being watched, judged, or humiliated by others in social or performance situations . Core Characteristics Causes & Risk Factors Unlike common shyness, social
: Avoiding social gatherings, staying in the background to escape notice, or enduring situations with intense distress. Diagnosis & Subtypes
Healthcare providers typically use the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis.
: Includes blushing, sweating, trembling, rapid heartbeat, nausea, and a "blank" mind.
Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) - Symptoms and causes
: Anxiety restricted specifically to public speaking or performing in front of an audience. Causes & Risk Factors
Unlike common shyness, social phobia involves anxiety that is disproportionate to the actual threat and significantly interferes with daily functioning.
: Fear and avoidance of most social interactions and settings (e.g., attending parties, starting conversations).
Social phobia, now more commonly referred to as , is a chronic and debilitating mental health condition characterized by an intense, persistent fear of being watched, judged, or humiliated by others in social or performance situations . Core Characteristics
: Avoiding social gatherings, staying in the background to escape notice, or enduring situations with intense distress. Diagnosis & Subtypes
