What Is Social Anxiety?
9. Diagnosis
Your doctor will need to ask you about your symptoms, and about your medical history. They may also need to ask about your family’s medical history, and perform a brief physical exam. If social anxiety disorder or another mental health condition is suspected, the patient will need to be referred to a psychologist.
The psychologist will ask the patient to complete a questionnaire regarding their symptoms. They will also need to speak with them about their symptoms and the impact they have on the patient’s life. If the patient’s symptoms meet certain criteria then they will be diagnosed with social anxiety disorder.
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