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Social Phobia

Social Phobia. By: Andrew mackay & Stephen Staehle. Meaning. Social Phobia is the irrational fear of social situations that involves judgment by others. Places where this Most Occur. Parties Classroom Family events Clubs And other social events. Statistics .

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Social Phobia

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  1. Social Phobia By: Andrew mackay & Stephen Staehle

  2. Meaning • Social Phobia is the irrational fear of social situations that involves judgment by others.

  3. Places where this Most Occur. • Parties • Classroom • Family events • Clubs • And other social events.

  4. Statistics • 5.3 million adult Americans suffer from Social Phobia. • Every 1 in 51 people have it. • 5.5% of 13 to 18 year olds have a “severe disorder” for life.

  5. Signs and symptoms • Blushing • Difficultly talking • Profuse sweating

  6. Treatment • Treatments include social contact in group areas. Role playing and modeling to help become more comfortable in the given situation.

  7. Managing Illness • Get regular exercise, sleep, and regularly timed meals. Try not to use caffeine, some over the counter medications, and stimulants.

  8. Works cited • http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001953/ • http://www.socialphobia.org/ • http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/s/social_phobia/stats.htm • http://www.nimh.nih.gov/statistics/1SOC_CHILD.shtml

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