Thelansis

  Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is characterised by persistent anxiety when exposed to observation or scrutiny by others and fear of acting in a way that will be embarrassing or humiliating. SAD is divided into generalised and non-generalized subtypes. In the former, most social situations are feared. In the latter, either a single or several social or performance conditions are stressed. The impact of social anxiety is widespread, affecting functioning in various domains of life and lowering general mood and wellbeing. ·        A lifetime prevalence of SAD of up to 12% has been reported in the US, and 12-month prevalence rates of .8% have been reported across Europe and 0.2% in China. ·        Younger individuals are disproportionately affected by social anxiety, with prevalence rates at around 10% by the end of adolescence, with 90% of cases occurring by age 23. The competitive landscape of Social Anxiety Disorder ...