Non-pharmacologic treatments for social anxiety disorder.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this paper is to present a review of research on the efficacy of psychotherapeutic interventions for children, adolescents and adults with social anxiety disorder. Data are presented on the relative efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBTs), pharmacotherapy and combination treatments. We also discuss research on specific clinical conditions that are likely to influence treatment success.


METHODS
Relevant studies were identified through literature searches, reference lists and research databases.


RESULTS
Non-pharmacologic treatments for social anxiety disorder, particularly CBTs, have gained substantial empirical support over the last two decades. However, questions remain about how to maximize the benefit of available treatments.


CONCLUSIONS
New directions for future research in this area are discussed.
Zaider
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Adult Anxiety Clinic of Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122-6085, USA.
Heimberg
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents