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Social Phobia

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Social Phobia Definition

Common names:

Fear of Social Situations
Social Phobia

A person with a social phobia has severe anxiety in social situations.

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Related Topics:

Anxiety disorder
Anxiety
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Panic attacks
Personality disorder
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Last Updated: Sep 9, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Social Phobia References:

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