Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder

Abstract

The emotional state of feeling uneasy, strange, uneasy, apprehensive, or even afraid while dealing with people is known as social anxiety. Developed by A.T.B. in the 1960s, cognitive behavior therapy is a systematic, brief, cognitively focused psychological treatment approach that focuses on psychological disorders including anxiety and depression as well as psychological issues brought on by illogical thought. This study provides a quick overview of related knowledge about social anxiety disorder and cognitive behavioral treatment through the analysis of two research. The results of this study indicate that social fear may be effectively treated using cognitive behavioral therapy; nevertheless, several limitations remain in the current research. People will benefit from the study by having a better understanding of cognitive behavioral therapy and being able to select the appropriate course of treatment going forward.