Shy Children, Phobic Adults: Nature and Treatment of Social Phobia

Synopsis

Describes The Clinical Presentation Of Social Phobia, Discusses Theoretical Perspectives On Etiology, And Surveys Empirically Supported Treatments Used To Treat The Disorder. Although Social Phobia Occurs In Children And Adults, Its Manifestation And Treatment Differ In Various Age Groups. The Authors Describe The Similarities And Differences In The Syndrome Across All Ages. Drawing From The Clinical, Social, And Developmental Literatures, As Well As From Their Own Extensive Clinical Experience, The Authors Illustrate The Impact Of Developmental Stage On Phenomenology, Diagnoses, And Assessment And Treatment Of Social Phobia. Within The Different Age Groups, Issues Of Etiology, Prevalence, And Clinical Management Are Presented. The Volume Includes Many Case Illustrations And Practical Information. This Book Will Be Useful For Practitioners, Researchers, And Students. (psycinfo Database Record (c) 2004 Apa, All Rights Reserved). 1. Clinical Presentation Of Social Phobia In Adults -- 2. Clinical Presentation Of Social Phobia In Children And Adolescents -- 3. Prevalence Of Social Phobia -- 4. Etiology Of Social Phobia -- 5. Assessment -- 6. Patient (and Parent) Management -- 7. Pharmacological Treatment Of Social Phobia -- 8. Behavioral And Cognitive-behavioral Treatment Of Social Phobia In Adults -- 9. Behavioral And Cognitive-behavioral Treatment Of Social Phobia In Children And Adolescents. Deborah C. Beidel, Samuel M. Turner. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 279-306) And Indexes.