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Social Anxiety Disorder Treatment and Therapy

Social anxiety disorder is receptive to both medication and psychotherapy. Discover the treatments your doctor may recommend and how they may help you.

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Animals are sometimes part of therapy for mental illness.
Animal-Assisted Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder
By Arlin Cuncic
女人说话to therapist
How to Talk to a Therapist When You Have Social Anxiety
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Mindfulness meditation can help relieve anxiety.
Mindfulness Meditation for Social Anxiety Disorder
Reviewed by Megan Monahan
Rhodiola rosea may be effective for improving mood and alleviating depression.
Rhodiola: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
REBT therapy is used in the treatmet of SAD.
Rational Emotive Therapy for SAD: A Sample Session
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
NLP changes the way you relate to your social anxiety.
Neurolinguistic Programming to Treat Social Anxiety
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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SUDs Rating Scale for Measuring Social Anxiety
Fact checked by Andrea Rice
Man looking through the yellow pages.
How to Find an Anxiety Therapist
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
A bunch of lavender
How Lavender Is Used for Social Anxiety
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Aromatherapy can help tame anxiety.
Aromatherapy for Social Anxiety Disorder
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Interpersonal therapy is helpful for social anxiety and other disorders.
Interpersonal Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis)
How Is Valerian Root Used for Social Anxiety?
Medically reviewed by Elena Klimenko, MD
Woman eating a sandwich
How to Practice Exposure Therapy for Social Fears
By Arlin Cuncic
A bottle of antidepressant pills named Zoloft March 23, 2004 photographed in Miami, Florida. The Food and Drug Administration asked makers of popular anti-depressants to add or strengthen suicide-related warnings on their labels as well as the possibility of worsening depression especially at the beginning of treatment or when the doses are increased or decreased.
How Zoloft Is Used to Treat Social Anxiety Disorder
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Use for Social Anxiety Disorder
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Woman leaning against a railing with her eyes closed and smiling
Cognitive Restructuring and Social Anxiety
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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How Is Kava Kava Used to Treat Social Anxiety?
By Arlin Cuncic
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How SSRIs Are Used to Treat Social Anxiety Disorder
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft anti-depressant tablets, close-up
Paxil CR as a Treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder
By Arlin Cuncic
Lexapro is a medication used to treat various mental health conditions.
An Overview of Lexapro for Mental Health Conditions
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Social Anxiety and Hierarchies
By Arlin Cuncic
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GABA Supplements for Social Anxiety
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Xanax is sometimes prescribed for social anxiety disorder.
How Is Xanax Used to Treat Social Anxiety Disorder?
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Therapist talking to client in a group setting.
Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy for Social Anxiety
By Arlin Cuncic
Psychiatrist Treating Senior Man
Psychoanalysis for Social Anxiety Disorder
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Female doctor counseling patient on anti-anxiety medications
Medications for Anxiety Disorders
By Leonard Holmes
Hypnotherapy can be used to treat anxiety.
Hypnotherapy for Social Anxiety Disorder
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Journaling
Understanding Thought Records for Social Anxiety
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Acceptance and commitment therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Social Anxiety
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Public restrooms can cause fear among those with social anxiety.
How to Practice Exposure Therapy for Paruresis
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How Can Disputation Help Manage Social Anxiety?
By Arlin Cuncic
Use a yoga mat when you do yoga to reduce social anxiety.
Art Therapy and Yoga to Treat Social Anxiety Disorder
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Hypericum olympicum
How Is St. John's Wort Used for Anxiety?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Prozac for Anxiety Disorders
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Valium is a type of anxiety medication.
Valium Anxiety Medication Dosage and Risks
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Woman holding cup with chamomile tea
How is Chamomile Used For Social Anxiety?
By Arlin Cuncic
Close up of a gorgeous passion flower.
Passion Flower: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Woman on the beach watching the horizon
How Vistaril Is Used to Treat Anxiety
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Woman dumping pill into hand
Klonopin for Social Anxiety: Dosage and Side Effects
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Woman taking a pill
Luvox CR for Treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder
By Arlin Cuncic
Prescription Medication Medicine Pill Tablets
Ativan Use for Social Anxiety Disorder
By Arlin Cuncic
Woman with anxiety medication.
BuSpar in the Treatment of Anxiety
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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Herbal Supplements Used for Social Anxiety
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Table waiting to be set at a party
How to Deal With Social Anxiety at a Party
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Woman staring out window
How to Forget a Bad Memory
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Woman in an office talking to her co-workers.
An Overview of Body Language
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Learn how to project your voice to overcome social anxiety.
Developing a Strong Speaking Voice With Social Anxiety
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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How to Look More Approachable
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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10 Ways to Have More Confident Body Language
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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8 Self-Help Books for Improving Interpersonal Skills
Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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How to Introduce Someone When You Are Socially Anxious
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Cropped shot of an unrecognizable mature couple sitting on the sofa with their arms folded after an argument
10 Body Language Mistakes You Might Be Making
By Arlin Cuncic
Teenagers talking in a dorm.
Step-by-Step Tips on How to Join a Conversation
Fact checked by Emily Swaim
Facial expressions
Understanding Emotions Through Facial Expressions
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Woman interested in starting a conversation with a stranger.
How to Start a Conversation With a Stranger
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Compliment graffiti.
在你难过的时候给予赞美
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Illustration of people talking
8 Ways to Be a Better Storyteller When You're Anxious
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Leaving a conversation requires skill.
Leaving a Conversation When You Have Social Anxiety
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Smiling women standing on city street
16 Tips to Cope With Awkward Conversations
By Arlin Cuncic
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10 Unique Ways to Give Compliments
By Arlin Cuncic