Social Anxiety Disorder falls under the Mental Health category.

Social Anxiety Disorder

•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

With social anxiety disorder, or social phobia, everyday interactions cause anxiety and self-consciousness due to a fear of being scrutinized and judged by others. This fear can lead to avoidance of social situations and have a negative impact on relationships and work.

Social Anxiety Disorder falls under the Mental Health category.

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

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Are the psychoactive benefits of ayahuasca mediated by the endocannabinoid system?

A single dose of ayahuasca altered levels of the endocannabinoid anandamide in participants with social anxiety disorder but seemed to have no effect in healthy individuals.