U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress 2015

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is the most common of the anxiety disorders. It has an early onset and is typically associated with the subsequent occurrence of complications such as major depression and substance use problems. However, its presentation in clinical practice can be subtle, and it is important to be able to recognize and treat SAD appropriately in order to prevent disability. Dr. Stein will review the current thinking around prevalence, diagnosis, and epidemiology of SAD in order to apply current approaches to treatment in everyday practice.