Social Anxiety Disorder (Advances in Psychotherapy -- Evidence-Based Practice) [Paperback]

Martin M. Antony (Author), Karen Rowa (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2008 | ISBN-10: 0889373116 | ISBN-13: 978-0889373112 | Edition: 1

Social anxiety is characterized by excessive anxiety or discomfort in situations where a person might feel judged or evaluated by others, including performance situations (e.g., being the center of attention, public speaking, working under observation, playing sports or music in front of an audience) and situations involving interpersonal contact with others (e.g., making small talk, meeting new people, dating). According to large-scale epidemiological studies, social phobia is one of the most prevalent psychological disorders. Although prevalence estimates vary, recent studies suggest that approximately 7 per cent of Americans suffer from this disorder. In addition to the high percentage of people with symptoms meeting criteria for this disorder, many other individuals experience social anxiety or shyness to a lesser, but still impairing degree. Social phobia is also a common comorbid condition, often diagnosed along with other anxiety disorders.Taken together, this information suggests that practitioners are likely to encounter patients displaying some degree of social anxiety, no matter what specialty service or setting they occupy. Although social anxiety is a widely encountered problem, there are few resources available to provide straightforward, accessible assessment and treatment information for practitioners. This book aims to fill that gap. Over the past 20 years, effective tools have been developed to identify and treat individuals with social anxiety. The current book provides up-to-date information on the diagnosis, identification, conceptualization, and treatment of social anxiety and social phobia.This book is aimed at practitioners who practice in a broad range of settings, from specialty clinics to general practice, as well as students. Existing books tend to focus on the psychopathology of social anxiety, address multiple disorders in one volume, or provide extensive and detailed protocols for treating this disorder. In contrast, this book is a more concise guide to identification and treatment that is accessible for the busy practitioner. It focuses specifically on social phobia and social anxiety, making it an attractive reference book for professionals who require clear, easy to follow guidelines on treatments for social anxiety.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Martin Antony and Karen Rowa are to be congratulated for putting together a concise, practical, eminently readable primer on diagnosis and treatment of social anxiety disorder. Yes, the advice is evidence-based, but it is also grounded in years of experience treating patients with social anxiety disorder. It is required reading for any therapist seeking to broaden or sharpen their expertise in this area." Murray B. Stein, MD, MPH, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Director, Anxiety & Traumatic Stress Disorders Program, University of California San Diego, CA "This book fills an important gap in the literature - filled with clinical examples and advice, its straight-forward presentation will allow clinicians with various levels of expertise to implement these efficacious interventions. Antony and Rowa provide not only a valuable tool for their colleagues but also hope for the millions who suffer from social anxiety disorder." Deborah C. Beidel, PhD, Professor and Director of Clinical Training, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL "This volume is a well-organized, reader-friendly guide to social anxiety disorder. In addition to providing key information about this condition, Antony and Rowa describe a variety of cognitive-behavioral treatment approaches, and present an authoritative summary of the empirical data that support their effectiveness. Clinicians will find the case vignettes and strategies for handling treatment problems to be particularly helpful. As a guide to clinical practice, this book has much to recommend it." Lynn Alden, PhD, Professor, Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC"

From the Publisher

The new series, Advances in Psychotherapy -- Evidence-Based Practice, provides therapists with practical, evidence-based guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of the most common disorders seen in clinical practice -- and does so in a uniquely "reader-friendly" manner. Each book is both a compact "how-to" reference on a particular disorder, for use by professional clinicians in their daily work, as well as an ideal educational resource for students and for practice-oriented continuing education.

The most important feature of the books is that they are practical and simple to use. All have a similar structure, and each is a compact and easy-to-follow guide covering all aspects of practice that are relevant in real-life. Tables, boxed clinical "pearls," and marginal notes assist orientation, while checklists for copying and summary boxes provide tools for use in daily practice.

The series has been developed and is edited with the support of the Society of Clinical Psychology (APA Division 12). The Society is planning a system of home study continuing education courses based on the series that an individual can complete on the web.

Product Details

• Paperback: 93 pages
• Publisher: Hogrefe & Huber Publishing; 1 edition (January 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0889373116
• ISBN-13: 978-0889373112
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,968,991 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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