Social Anxiety Disorder ISU Part 5

If someone made a joke as a person with SAD walked past them, who would the person with SAD think they were laughing at?

• their friend

• themselves

• the person with SAD

• another person walking past them

Why would someone with SAD try to avoid positive social situations?

• they get anxious

• they get overexcited

• they get angry

• they get really sad

Why are people with SAD sometimes unaware of what is going on around them?

• they ignore everyone

• they are preoccupied with thoughts about their own actions because of their anxiety

• their medication makes them drowsy

• they don’t care about others feelings

Someone with social anxiety disorder would be unlikely to participate in an athletic competition as they would be worried about what others would think of their performance.

• True

• False

CBT is when patients take medications to reduce their anxiety.

• True

• False

What is social anxiety?

• someone may experience excessive concern about being in social situations where people may scrutinize them

• someone is afraid to leave their house

• someone is an introvert

• someone who is selfish

How would someone with social anxiety feel before public speaking?

• very excited

• uncomfortable and nervous

• angry

• comfortable and happy

What is the difference between social anxiety and social anxiety disorder?

• social anxiety affects our daily lives

• SAD prevents us from going outside due to anxiety

• SAD affects our daily lives

• Social anxiety causes the need to always be around people

How does SAD affect men and women?

• men more than women

• women more than men

• only affects women

• affects men and women equally

What percent of people with social anxiety disorder (and no other mental health disorders) seek help?

• 28.5%

• 38.4%

• 4.4%

• 5.4%