Social Anxiety
Social Anxiety Disorder DSM-5 definition:
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Marked fear or anxiety about one or more social situations where the individual is exposed to possible scrutiny by others.
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Persistent fear of acting in a way that will be negatively evaluated, leading to embarrassment or humiliation.
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Social situations almost always provoke anxiety.
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The fear or avoidance significantly impairs social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. ​
Other Notable Features
People with SAD may:
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Have physical symptoms, like sweating, blushing, trembling, or rapid heart rate.
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​Experience behavior changes, like speaking in a soft voice, or avoiding eye contact.
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May use safety behaviors to cope in social situations, like always using headphones in public.
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​Analyze own behavior after social situations for flaws in their interactions.
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Assessment Measures
Adult
Social Phobia Weekly Summary Scale (SPWSS)
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Youth​
​Screen for Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED)​​​
​Social Anxiety and Distress Scale (SADS)​
​Severity Measure for Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
​​Spence Children's Anxiety Scale (SCAS)
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Paid Measures
MASC