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This book describes the clinical presentation of social anxiety disorder, presents theoretical perspectives on its etiology, and examines the latest empirical data with respect to both pharmacological and behavioral interventions. Social anxiety disorder occurs in children, adolescents, and adults, but its manifestation and treatment differ depending on developmental factors. Drawing from a broad literature base as well as their extensive clinical experience, the authors illustrate the impact of developmental stage on all aspects of the disorder. They also provide practical implementation guidelines, enhanced by case examples, tips on patient management, lists of assessment instruments, and sample forms to use with clients. Since publication of the first edition in 1998, knowledge about social anxiety disorder has advanced on several fronts. The new edition includes information from new studies differentiating patterns of distress characteristic of social anxiety disorder vs. social phobia. the presentation of social anxiety disorder among children and adolescents as well as across various ethnocultural groups. New assessment strategies reviewed in this book include neuroassessments using magnetic resonance imaging, and well-validated self-report instruments and clinician rating scales. Authors review greatly expanded literature addressing pharmacological treatment and psychosocial treatments. New case descriptions and clinical materials are also included. This highly informative and comprehensive volume will be illuminating reading for practitioners, researchers, and students.

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Social anxiety disorder (SAD) has generated a great deal of research in recent years, and that research has led to more sophisticated understanding and more efficacious treatment of the disorder. Hence this second edition of this book, which replaces the first (CH, Dec'98, 36-2440). Beidel and Turner explicate the advances in understanding SAD, offering a comprehensive discussion of the etiology, presentation, assessment, and treatment of social anxiety disorder and making a clear distinction among its subsets. The subtitle of the first edition used the term "social phobia" in lieu of "social anxiety disorder," and the authors differentiate between the two. They emphasize a developmental perspective, noting that despite commonalities, the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of SAD differs in children, adolescents, and adults. Beidel and Turner offer a balanced discussion, presenting the research supporting behavioral, cognitive, and pharmacological explanations and treatment. They then thoroughly cover the full variety of behavioral and cognitive-behavioral treatments that have been empirically supported for SAD. Although the book is intended primarily for the clinician, the clarity of the writing makes it accessible to anyone interested in SAD, including those who suffer from the disorder. ^BSumming Up: Recommended. All readers; all levels. H. Karp University of Houston--Clear Lake