Social phobia,- A discussion on its symptoms and treatmentsT- 20- J- 20-,Thesis statement,This presentation will argue that although social phobia has been a serious mental health issue all over the world and also detrimentally affects a large number of peoples daily life, the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) would be the most effective way to treat social phobia.,Definition and symptoms of social phobiaFeasible treatments of social phobia,Contents,A phobia is a specific kind of fear (Beck et al, 2005).Excessive fear, self- consciousness and avoidance of social situation (Hofmann et al, 2009).,What is social phobia?,How common is social phobia?,Social phobia is the third largest mental health care problem in the world today (Richards, 2012).Lifetime prevalencefrom 7% to 13% of world population (Antony et al, 2009).Millions of people around the world suffer from social phobia and related conditions (Helsley, 2008).,How common is social phobia?,(NIMH, 2010),Excessive anxiety Intense worry Extreme fear Nervousness,Blushing Shortness of breath Upset stomach Excessive sweating shaking,Avoiding Staying alone Hiding Escaping,(Smith and Jaffe-Gill, 2012),Potential complications,(Starcevic, 2010),Treatment 1 medicationBeta blockers Antidepressants Tranquillisers (Smith et al :2012),Feasible treatments of social phobia,Definition: CBT for social anxiety disorder is a time-limited, present-focused approach with the goal of identifying and modifying distorted ideas and supporting more adaptive behaviors in social and performance situations.(Maggee et al ,2009:334)1 challenge negative thoughts2 use self-help leaflets and books,Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),Treatment 2,Cognitive Therapy,(Alden et al, 2004: 864),Behavioural Therapy,learn to controlphysical symptoms,train social skills, face the fears,relaxation techniquesbreathing exercises,eye contactvoice volumeposture,(Maggee et al, 2009:335-345),(Canadian Psychiatric Association, 2006:35S-41S),Conclusion,Although, The best treatment approach for social Phobia varies from person to person.Overall, the most effective psychological treatment for Social Phobia currently available would be cognitive behavioral therapy(CBT).,References,Alden, L. E. and Taylor, C. T. (2004). Interpersonal processes in social phobia. Clinical Psychology Review, 24(7), 857-882.Ameringen, M, V, Mancini, C, and Patterson, B(2009) Pharmacotherapy for Social Anxiety Disorder and Specific Phobia, In M, M, Antony and M,B. Stein (Eds.). Oxford handbook of Anxiety and Related Disorders. (PP 321-333). Oxford: Oxford University press.Antony, M. M., Federici, A. and Stein, M. B. (2009). Overview and Introduction to Anxiety Disorders. In Antony, M. M. and Stein, M. B (Eds.), Oxford Handbook of Anxiety and Related Disorders. (PP 3-15). Oxford: Oxford university press.Beck, A. T., Emery, G. and Greenberg, R. L. (2005). Anxiety Disorder and Phobia, A Cognitive Perspective. Cambridge: Basic Books.,References,Canadian Psychiatric Association. (2006). Social Anxiety Disorder. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 51(Supplement2), 35S-41S.Helsley, J. D. (2008). Social Phobia / Social Anxiety Disorder. In Vanin, J. R. and Helsley, J. D (Eds.), Anxiety Disorders, A Pocket Guide for Primary Care. (PP 159-166). Totowa: Humana Press.Hofmann, S. G., Alpers, G. W. and Pauli, P. (2009). Phenomenology of Panic and Phobic Disorders. In Antony, M. M. and Stein, M. B (Eds.), Oxford Handbook of Anxiety and Related Disorders. (PP 34-46). Oxford: Oxford university press.Maggee, L., Erwin, B. A. and Heimberg, R. G. (2009). Psychological Treatment of social anxiety disorder and specific Phobia. In Antony, M. M. and Stein, M. B (Eds.), Oxford Handbook of Anxiety and Related Disorders. (PP 334-349). Oxford: Oxford university press.,References,National Institute of Mental Health. Social Phobia Among Children. Retrieved July 23th, 2012 from: http:/www.nimh.nih.gov/statistics/1SOC_CHILD.shtmlRichards, T. A. (2012). Social Anxiety Fact Sheet. Retrieved July 20th, 2012 from: http:/www.socialphobia.org/fact.htmlSmith, M. and Jaffe-Gill, E. (2012). Social Anxiety Disorder and Social Phobia Symptoms, self-help, and treatment. Retrieved July 21th, 2012 from: http:/helpguide.org/mental/social_anxiety_support_symptom_causes_treatment.htmStarcevic, V. (2010). Anxiety Disorder in Adults. Oxford: Oxford University Press.,Questions ?,Thank You !,