Organizations
The following organizations provide valuable resources and useful information to clients and providers interested in the treatment of social anxiety,
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America
www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/social-anxiety-disorder
Andrew Kukes Foundation for Social Anxiety
www.akfsa.org/
The Social Anxiety Association
www.socialphobia.org
The Social Anxiety Institute
www.socialanxietyinstitute.org/
Support Groups
The Social Anxiety Support Group (Washington D.C. area)
www.angelfire.com/md3/socialanxietygroup/
The Northern Virginia, Maryland and DC Shyness and Social Anxiety Meetup
www.meetup.com/Novashy/
Social Phobics Anonymous (free telephone support group)
www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f70/social-phobics-anonymous-free-telephone-support-group-85412/
Daily Strength (online support groups)
www.dailystrength.org/c/Agoraphobia-and-Social-Anxiety/support-group
Books
Managing Social Anxiety: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Approach (Client Workbook) (Treatments That Work Series 2nd ed.)
This manual provides detailed procedures that have proven to be effective in treating social anxiety.
The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook
This workbook is a comprehensive program for overcoming social anxiety disorder that includes a self-assessment test and tools to put together a customized plan for making changes in your life. In addition, general information about treatment and resources for social anxiety is provided.
Living Fully With Shyness and Social Anxiety
This is a compassionate guide to living the life that you want despite having social anxiety. The author sets the tone for a readable book that combines facts with practical advice.
Articles
Social Anxiety and Self-Confidence (Psychology Today)
Highest Rating Given to CBT for Anxiety (Consumer Reports)
http://socialanxietyhelp.com/DC-cognitive-behavioral-therapy/CBT-for-anxiety.htm
Multimedia
Vince Greenwood, Ph.D | Social Anxiety
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViKTN8bioS0&list=PLDWGaqXJLId9_wG1bQSkiMg-6VRmLubg7
Diane Rehm Show on Shyness and Social Anxiety (National Public Radio)
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2011-08-09/shyness-and-social-anxiety
A Teen’s Video Story on Using CBT for Social Anxiety (YouTube)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq4klkup4mk
