: Fear and avoidance of most social interactions and settings (e.g., attending parties, starting conversations).
: Anxiety restricted specifically to public speaking or performing in front of an audience. Causes & Risk Factors social phobia
Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) - Symptoms and causes : Fear and avoidance of most social interactions
Social phobia, now more commonly referred to as , is a chronic and debilitating mental health condition characterized by an intense, persistent fear of being watched, judged, or humiliated by others in social or performance situations . Core Characteristics Core Characteristics Unlike common shyness
Unlike common shyness, social phobia involves anxiety that is disproportionate to the actual threat and significantly interferes with daily functioning.
: Avoiding social gatherings, staying in the background to escape notice, or enduring situations with intense distress. Diagnosis & Subtypes
: Excessive self-consciousness, fear of negative evaluation, and "post-event rumination," where individuals obsessively analyze their social performance after an interaction.