21. Treatments often consist of cognitive-behavioral therapy programs designed for social anxiety disorder, as well as certain types of medication. 22. Unlike agoraphobics, who fear being in crowds, people with social anxiety disorder have an intense fear of being scrutinized by others. 23. Although it is widespread, social anxiety disorder is considered mild compared to less common but more profound mental diseases, such as schizophrenia. 24. Behavior specialists at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine want to test the theory that the scrappy cats are really suffering from social anxiety. 25. New Orleans Saints running back Ricky Williams has social anxiety disorder. 26. The basis of social anxiety disorder is biological, Resnick said. 27. In addition, budget cuts advocated by the Republican-controlled Congress and largely accepted by Clinton have added to social anxiety here. |