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Social Anxiety Disorder

Social Anxiety Disorder, also known as social phobia, is a mental health condition characterized by an intense, persistent fear of social or performance situations where one may be scrutinized or judged by others. This fear often leads to significant distress and avoidance of social interactions, affecting daily functioning and quality of life.

IRI: http://lmss.sali.org/R8utefjaPVm1ooWgvWHaZ8p
Branch: Legal Entity
Source: https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/12.00-

Also known as

Social Phobia

Examples

Public Speaking Anxiety: An individual experiences severe anxiety and avoidance when required to speak in front of a group.
Social Interaction Anxiety: An individual fears and avoids social gatherings or interactions due to fear of being negatively evaluated or embarrassed.

Ancestry path

Legal Entity Individual Person Characteristics Disability Mental Disorders Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

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