Who this site is for
- People who think they may have social anxiety, especially those who have not had help yet. Most people with social anxiety never get treatment, or wait many years.
- Parents, partners and friends who want to help.
- Therapists and students who want the evidence in one place.
How the pages are made
Every page starts from published research: trials, studies that combine many trials, clinical guidelines and large surveys. Each page lists its sources at the end, and links each claim to the source it comes from.
Pages are written in plain language on purpose. Short sentences and everyday words make the site easier to read when you are anxious or tired. When a clinical term is needed, the page explains it.
Some pages also describe what people with social anxiety report in online communities. These reports are labelled as reports. They show what to expect, but they are not evidence that something works.
How evidence is rated
Every treatment and self-help option has a rating, from Strong evidence to Tested, did not help. How we rate evidence explains each rating. A rating describes how well something has been tested for social anxiety. It does not promise that it will or will not work for you.
What this site is not
This site is information, not treatment, and not a diagnosis. It cannot replace a doctor or therapist who knows you. If you are in danger or thinking about ending your life, call your local emergency number or a crisis line now.
Keeping pages up to date
Every page shows the date it was last checked against its sources. Pages are checked again at least once a year, and sooner when an important new study appears.