title: The primary care diagnosis and management of social phobia and its relevance in the UK Armed Forces.
abstract: Social phobia can be a distressing anxiety disorder that in the clinical experience of the authors may be under-recognised in the UK Armed Forces. In this article we consider the diagnosis and management of social phobia. We also discuss the occupational and operational considerations for the military environment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Community Mental Health, Sunny Walk PP6, HM Naval Base Portsmouth.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Dubif
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Coetzee
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008889:Military Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D011320:Primary Health Care; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D001569:Benzodiazepines