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social anxiey - Coggle Diagram
social anxiey
in children
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fear of going to school or taking part in classroom activites, school performances or social events
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tips
- challenge negative thoughts
- focus on others not yourself
- learn to control your breathing
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- make an effort to be more social
- adopt an anti-anxiety lifestyle
statistics
people assigned female at birth experience higher rates of social anxiety than people assigned male at birth
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around 12% of the population are diagnosed with social anxiety disorder at some point in their lives
in young people aged 19-26 across seven different countries, 1 in 3 young people globally met the criteria for a social anxiety diagnosis
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causes
inherited traits: anxiety disorders tend to run in families, however it isn't entirely clear how much is due to genetics and how much learned behaviour
brain structure: a structure in the brain called the amyglada may play a role in controlling the fear response, people who have an overactive amyglada may have a heightened fear response, causing increased anxiety in social situations
environment: social anxiety disorder may be a learned behaviour- some people may develop it after an unpleasant or embarrassing social situation. Also, there may be an association between social anxiety disorder and parents who either model anxious behavior in social situations or are more controlling or overprotective of their children.
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types of social anxiety
mild: A person with mild social anxiety may experience the physical and psychological symptoms of social anxiety but still participate in, or endure, social situations. They may also only experience symptoms in certain social situations
moderate: A person with mild social anxiety may experience physical and psychological symptoms of social anxiety but still participate in some social situations while avoiding other types of social situations
extreme: A person with extreme social anxiety may experience more intense symptoms of social anxiety, such as a panic attack, in social situations. Because of this, people with extreme social anxiety usually avoid social situations at all costs. A person with extreme social anxiety likely has symptoms in all or many types of social situations
effects
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mental
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analysis of your performance and identification of flaws in your interactions after a social situation
getting help
cognitive behavioural therapy- a form of pyschological treatment where your therapist or psychologist works with you to change your thinking and behavioural patterns that are harmful and unhelpful. CBT usually takes place over multiple sessions. through talking and asking questions, your therapist or psychologist helps you gain a different perspective. As a result, you learn to respond better to and cope with stress, anxiety and difficult situations
medication- antidepressants are effective for anxiety and depression disorders, they are a frontline treatment for social anxiety disorders. anti-anxiety medication are typically used for shorter periods of time, blood pressure medication known as beta-blockers can be used for symptoms of social anxiety disorder as well
lots of people get nervous or self-conscious on occasions, like when giving a speech or interviewing for a new job. but social anxiety disorder also known as social phobia is more than just shyness or occasional nerves. social anxiety disorder involves intense fear of certain social situations- especially situations that are unfamiliar or in which you feel you'll be watched or evaluated by others. these situations may be so frightening that you get anxious just thinking about them or go to great lengths to avoid them, disrupting your life in the process
underlying social anxiety disorder is the fear of being judged, or embarrassed in public. you may be afraid that people will think negatively of you or that you won't measure up in comparison to others. even though you probably realise that your fears of being judged are somewhat irrational and overblown, you still cannot help feeling anxious.