Is there anything I can do to avoid developing social anxiety disorder?

Is there anything I can do to avoid developing social anxiety disorder?

Christopher Reist (Academic Psychiatrist, Co-Author of “Psychiatry”) gives expert video advice on: What are the most common causes of social anxiety disorder?; Is there anything I can do to avoid developing social anxiety disorder? and more...

There's very little that can be done to prevent the development of social anxiety disorder, just as there is really nothing to prevent <a href="http://www.videojug.com/interview/post-traumatic-stress-disorder">post traumatic stress</a>. However, what can be done is prevention of the sequela of having the disorder for a long period of time. If you get treatment early, through early recognition, you can prevent the impairment in social, school, or occupational function and really get back on track.