Transcript Social Anxiety Disorder in Teens

SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER / SOCIAL
PHOBIA IN TEENS
Brittany.K
What Is Social Anxiety?
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Social Anxiety is the illogical, forceful, and relentless fear
of a social event, situation, activity, etc.
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In some teens, Social Anxiety Disorder is generally
localized to one or two specific social encounters e.g.
public speaking, commencing a conversation. However, in
other teens Social Anxiety Disorder can be frightened of
many social or public situations.
How Common Is It?
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Social Anxiety is very common in both Canada and the
United States.
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1 in every 10 Canadians are affected by Social
Anxiety
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5.3 Million Americans are affected by Social Anxiety
Normal Quote. (n.d.). Retrieved October 12, 2014
A Minor History
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Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) dates as far back as 400 B.C.
when Hippocrates depicted someone with SAD as a person
who “loves darkness as life” (Hippocrates, 400 B.C.) and
“thinks every man observes him” (Hippocrates, 400 B.C.)
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In the 1950s, South African psychiatrist Joseph Wolpe worked
on developing his “Systematic Desensitization” therapy
techniques
Hippocrates Painted Portrait. (n.d.). Retrieved October 12, 2014
A Minor History Cont.
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In 1985, a psychiatrist by the name of Michael Liebowitz
and a clinical psychiatrist by the name of Richard set off to
have more research done on Social Anxiety
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1995 – Present, an vast amount of research has gone into
Social Anxiety and there is currently 4 medications to treat
it. These medications include Paxil, Zoloft, Effexor, and Luvox
What Are The Symptoms?
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Fear of being judged
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Fear that others will notice the fact that you seem anxious
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Avoiding conversations
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Always expecting the worst from a social encounter
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Overbearing concern that you will offend someone
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Extreme fear of having to talk with or interact with a
stranger
Anxiety Silence. (n.d.). Retrieved October 13, 2014
What Are The Causes?
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The main causes of SAD include:
Inheritance, meaning that someone in your family might have
had Social Anxiety Disorder or you learned the actions or
SAD from a family member
Structure of the Brain, a certain structure in the brain, called
the Amygdala, has been known to play a role in controlling
the response to fear. Someone with an overactive Amygdala
may have a heightened fear response
Environment, as said before, SAD can be a learned disorder
by witnessing anxious behaviour or being around someone
one who is anxious
Amygdala Picture. (n.d.). Retrieved October 15, 2014
What Are The Risk Factors?
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Some risk factors, which can lead to Social Anxiety
Disorder, include:
Family History, SAD can be passed on or learned
Negative/Traumatic Experiences, things such as bullying,
teasing, and abuse can lead to Social Anxiety
Temperament, children who are shy, timid, or recluse
often end up having Social Anxiety
Social Demands, the pressure of trying to fit in with
society's high standers can cause SAD
Where Can You Find Help?
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There are many places in Calgary and Alberta for help with Social
Anxiety. These include:
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Therapists. (n.d.). Retrieved October 28, 2014, from
http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_results.php?city=Cal
gary&state=AB&spec=3
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Anxiety Care. (n.d.). Retrieved October 28, 2014, from
http://www.anxietycentre.com/anxiety-calgary-alberta.shtml
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Anxiety Help. (n.d.). Retrieved October 28, 2014, from
http://www.macanxiety.com/specialist-treatment-services-incanada/alberta/
Don’t Fill Your Head. (n.d.). Retrieved October 28, 2014
How is SAD Diagnosed?
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Social Anxiety Disorder is diagnosed through a series of
examinations and questionnaires. These include:
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Reviewing a list of symptoms
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Performing a physical exam to find any triggers
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Filling out a psychological questionnaires to pinpoint
diagnosis
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Describing your symptoms, the persistence of them, how long
they last, when/how they occur, etc.
Medication & Therapy
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Psychological Counselling, also known as Psychotherapy, is a type
of therapy in which you learn how to recognize and control your
triggers, coping skills, confidence, etc.
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Medication, there are several types of meds which can be used to
treat SAD, these include: Paxil, Zoloft, Efferxor XR, etc.
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Other types of medication which can be used include: AntiDepressants, Anti-Anxiety Medication, as well as Beta Blockers
which work to block the effect epinephrine
Sad. (n.d.). Retrieved October 28, 2014
Lifestyles & Home Remedies
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Reach out to people that you feel comfortable with
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Get enough sleep
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Get physical activity
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Try making eye contact with strangers or people you are
talking with
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Call a friend and try to arrange plans
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Give someone a compliment
References
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A Brief History of Social Anxiety Disorder. (n.d.). Retrieved October 12, 2014, from
http://socialanxietydisorder.about.com/od/overviewofsad/a/history.htm
Mental Health - Anxiety Disorders. (n.d.). Retrieved October 12, 2014, from
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/diseases-maladies/anxiety-anxieux-eng.php
Social anxiety disorder (social phobia). (n.d.). Retrieved October 12, 2014, from
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/social-anxietydisorder/basics/definition/con-20032524
Social anxiety disorder Symptoms. (n.d.). Retrieved October 13, 2014, from
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/social-anxietydisorder/basics/symptoms/con-20032524
Social Anxiety Disorder Causes. (n.d.). Retrieved October 15, 2014, from
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/social-anxietydisorder/basics/causes/con-20032524
Teen Health. (n.d.). Retrieved October 12, 2014, from http://teens.webmd.com/teensocial-phobia
References Cont.
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Anxiety Care. (n.d.). Retrieved October 28, 2014, from
http://www.anxietycentre.com/anxiety-calgary-alberta.shtml
Anxiety Help. (n.d.). Retrieved October 28, 2014, from http://www.macanxiety.com/specialisttreatment-services-in-canada/alberta/
Diagnosis. (n.d.). Retrieved October 28, 2014, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/social-anxiety-disorder/basics/tests-diagnosis/con-20032524
Lifestyle. (n.d.). Retrieved October 28, 2014, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/social-anxiety-disorder/basics/lifestyle-home-remedies/con-20032524
Risk Factors. (n.d.). Retrieved October 28, 2014, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/social-anxiety-disorder/basics/risk-factors/con-20032524
Therapists. (n.d.). Retrieved October 28, 2014, from
http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_results.php?city=Calgary&state=AB&spec=3
Treatments. (n.d.). Retrieved October 28, 2014, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/social-anxiety-disorder/basics/treatment/con-20032524
Picture References
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Anxiety Silence. (n.d.). Retrieved October 13, 2014, from
http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/305/1/d/social_anxiety_by_niicolesarah-d5ji1rk.jpg
Amygdala Picture. (n.d.). Retrieved October 15, 2014, from http://1x57.com/wpcontent/uploads/2011/10/amygdala-medial-temporal-lobe-neurons-brain-human1.jpg
Don’t Fill Your Head. (n.d.). Retrieved October 28, 2014, from
http://www.thebusinessbakery.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/worries.jpg
It gets better. (n.d.). Retrieved October 28, 2014, from
http://static.tumblr.com/24d2bef0cdf3ba1edfa693c20b4547bb/benkj8z/TSGnabo9r/tumblr_s
tatic_ben6k5ti00ock00k0o0wk8o80.jpg
Hippocrates Painted Portrait. (n.d.). Retrieved October 12, 2014, from http://www.noblehouse.tk/images/Amanprana_Hippocrates_Gandhi_Peter_Engels/Hippocrates_Amanprana_Let_f
ood_be_your_medicine_painter_Peter_Engels.jpg
Normal Quote. (n.d.). Retrieved October 12, 2014, from
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/8lOdAECXgnk/maxresdefault.jpg
Sad. (n.d.). Retrieved October 28, 2014, from
http://38.media.tumblr.com/bed4d5b1c04ea342add2101485d4f869/tumblr_mrvyyhSK4s1sfc
fcqo1_500.gif
It gets better. (n.d.). Retrieved October 28, 2014