Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Social Phobia

Social phobia (also known as ‘social anxiety disorder’) is an intense fear of being judged, embarrassed, or humiliated in social situations. People with social phobia have an irrational fear of being judged or evaluated negatively by others, and this leads to a persistent feeling of self-consciousness and anxiety. I…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 4× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2476-1710 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Social phobia (also known as ‘social anxiety disorder’) is an intense fear of being judged, embarrassed, or humiliated in social situations. People with social phobia have an irrational fear of being judged or evaluated negatively by others, and this leads to a persistent feeling of self-consciousness and anxiety. It can affect an individual’s relationships, work, and academic performance. In severe cases, people may experience panic attacks and physical symptoms such as shaking, sweating, difficulty speaking, and increased heart rate. Treatments such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and medications can help people manage their social phobia. These treatments can help individuals to identify and change irrational thoughts and beliefs about social situations, as well as reduce physical symptoms of anxiety.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 4 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Oct 2025.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Depression And Therapy (ISSN 2476-1710).

Journal editorial board
Ladislav Volicer · United States Roberto Maniglio · Italy

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