The Neuroscience of Social Anxiety Disorder and tools to treat it

About this episode

This episode explores social anxiety disorder, its neuroscience, and practical management tools.

In this episode, I delve into social anxiety disorder (SAD). I go into the differences between social anxiety and shyness, and the neuroscience behind social anxiety, including the role of the amygdala and the impact of serotonin and dopamine on our behavior. The episode covers the DSM-5 definition of social anxiety disorder, and I share practical advice on how to manage social anxiety, including exposure therapy, cognitive reappraisal, and social skills practice. If you're struggling with social anxiety, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips to help you understand and manage your symptoms.    Danke!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa

Topics covered

• social anxiety disorder
• neuroscience
• mental health
• exposure therapy
• cognitive reappraisal
• social skills

Keywords

• social anxiety
• neuroscience
• mental health
• exposure therapy
• cognitive reappraisal
• amygdala
• serotonin
• dopamine

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DSM-5

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