Am I Experiencing Social Anxiety?
A symptom checklist to help clients reflect on symptoms of social anxiety and explore whether further psychological assessment may be helpful.
Am I Experiencing Social Anxiety?
Many people feel a little anxious in social situations. However, your anxiety is so severe that it gets in the way of your life, you may be experiencing social anxiety (or social anxiety disorder).
Social anxiety should only be diagnosed by a mental health professional or doctor. The Am I Experiencing Social Anxiety? tool explores signs of social anxiety. The following questions can give you an idea of whether it might be helpful to arrange a professional assessment.
Overview
Social anxiety disorder is characterized by persistent fear or anxiety about social or performance situations where there is a risk of negative judgement by others. People with social anxiety often worry about being embarrassed, judged, or rejected, and may avoid situations such as public speaking, social gatherings, or being observed by others. This symptom checklist, informed by DSM-5 and ICD-11 criteria, helps clients and clinicians explore whether a person’s experiences align with the diagnostic features of social anxiety. It is not intended to provide a diagnosis or assess severity, but it can support early discussions about whether further evaluation is warranted.
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