Social Anxiety Research Paper
Social Anxiety Disorder
Kayla Garcia
Mental Health - FAM1134
Professor Karen White-Jones
November 26, 2013
Introduction
A vast majority of the population might feel nervous or worried in social situations like speaking in front of a crowd or any type of interview. Some symptoms they might have would be a fast heartbeat, break out into a cold sweat or even faint because they are so nervous. In turn, a person may have social anxiety disorder (SAD), previously known as social phobia, if the nervousness affects the workplace, schoolwork or personal relationships (Social Anxiety Disorder, 2009). People affected with SAD have to constantly think about working conditions, social environments, personal health practices and coping skills …show more content…
Social anxiety disorder is a mental disorder that can affect all ages. People that have social anxiety disorder will feel very uncomfortable in social situations and nervous about doing or saying the wrong thing (Social Anxiety Disorder, 2009). Some people describe it as constantly feeling like they are on a stage in front of an audience. For a person with social anxiety disorder, these factors could have a negative effect on their quality of life.
The 2002 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) reported that just over two million Canadians (aged 15 or older) have experienced social anxiety disorder at some point during their lives (Social Anxiety Disorder, 2006). There are no clear answers as to why social anxiety appears in certain individuals and not in others; however, it is known to be linked with many factors. Some examples would be a family history of anxiety disorders, traumatic events and of course any other medical problems could be a triggering …show more content…
Social anxiety disorder symptoms start to occur in childhood or early adolescence (Social Anxiety Disorder, 2006). The significance of healthy coping mechanisms and skills acquired early in life is very important. Developing strong, achievable goals and aiming to complete them is a good building block to a successful life where one worries less about being in social situations. It is common for this disorder to be misunderstood or misdiagnosed which determines that more education on this disorder would be very
Kayla Garcia
Mental Health - FAM1134
Professor Karen White-Jones
November 26, 2013
Introduction
A vast majority of the population might feel nervous or worried in social situations like speaking in front of a crowd or any type of interview. Some symptoms they might have would be a fast heartbeat, break out into a cold sweat or even faint because they are so nervous. In turn, a person may have social anxiety disorder (SAD), previously known as social phobia, if the nervousness affects the workplace, schoolwork or personal relationships (Social Anxiety Disorder, 2009). People affected with SAD have to constantly think about working conditions, social environments, personal health practices and coping skills …show more content…
Social anxiety disorder is a mental disorder that can affect all ages. People that have social anxiety disorder will feel very uncomfortable in social situations and nervous about doing or saying the wrong thing (Social Anxiety Disorder, 2009). Some people describe it as constantly feeling like they are on a stage in front of an audience. For a person with social anxiety disorder, these factors could have a negative effect on their quality of life.
The 2002 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) reported that just over two million Canadians (aged 15 or older) have experienced social anxiety disorder at some point during their lives (Social Anxiety Disorder, 2006). There are no clear answers as to why social anxiety appears in certain individuals and not in others; however, it is known to be linked with many factors. Some examples would be a family history of anxiety disorders, traumatic events and of course any other medical problems could be a triggering …show more content…
Social anxiety disorder symptoms start to occur in childhood or early adolescence (Social Anxiety Disorder, 2006). The significance of healthy coping mechanisms and skills acquired early in life is very important. Developing strong, achievable goals and aiming to complete them is a good building block to a successful life where one worries less about being in social situations. It is common for this disorder to be misunderstood or misdiagnosed which determines that more education on this disorder would be very