NICE Guidance on Social Anxiety Disorder (CG 159)

Social anxiety disorder (or social phobia) is very common, with an estimated lifetime prevalence of 12%.

Co-morbidity with other mental health problems such as depression, substance misuse and other anxiety related disorders is common. Guidance of diagnosis, assessment and treatment for children and adults is provided.

For further information:

http://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG159

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