Social Anxiety: Mirroring Psycho-Social Aspects

Abstract

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is a disorder that is perceived but usually not accepted by the sufferer so its prevalence and comorbidity increase. Most of the times it is not considered as a serious disorder by the society that is why importance is not given to either its causes or treatment. It is a subjective expression of symptoms as well as a subjective preference for treatment. A review of studies has focused on the onset, prevalence, gender difference, and psycho-social aspects of social anxiety disorder. The need of the hour is that Governments, Private institutions, and NGOs should come forward for their meticulous research and apply findings for the prevention and treatment.