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Exploring the Imperatives of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Managing Social Anxiety Disorder: A Thematic Discourse

Stanford Ejikeme Ohahuru

Abstract


This study explores the imperatives of cognitive behavioral therapy in managing social anxiety disorder. Social anxiety disorder is so intense that persons with the disorders feel that it is beyond their control. The extreme case of the condition may lead avoidance that might disrupt one’s life. Social anxiety disorder sometimes is known as social phobia; a typical disorder that causes fear in social settings. Social anxiety is classified into interaction, observation and performance; and a combination of different factors, contribute to the development of the disorder. Nevertheless, cognitive behavioral therapy has been found to be effective in treating severe forms of anxieties and other forms of psychological disorders. And is recommended as first line of treatment for majority of social anxiety disorder. It is further recommended that cognitive behavioral therapy should be encouraged as a psychosocial intervention; using cognitive behavioral technique.

Keywords


Social Anxiety Disorder; Cognitive-behavioral Therapy; Cognitive Restructuring Therapy

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