Fobia Social ou Ansiedade - Sintomas e Tratamento Da Fobia Social ou Ansiedade

About this Video

• Video Title: Fobia Social ou Ansiedade - Sintomas e Tratamento Da Fobia Social ou Ansiedade
• Channel: Saúde da Mente
• Speakers: Marco Antônio Abud
• Duration: 41:12

Introduction

This video discusses social phobia (social anxiety disorder), its symptoms, and treatment options. The speaker, Marco Antônio Abud, aims to educate viewers about common and lesser-known symptoms, the neurological basis of the disorder, and effective treatment strategies, including medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).

Key Takeaways

• Prevalence: Social phobia affects an estimated 8-12% of the Brazilian population (12-16 million people), making it the third most common mental disorder. A small percentage receive effective treatment.
• Symptoms: The video details both common and less-recognized symptoms, including physical manifestations (e.g., excessive sweating, tremors, facial flushing, palpitations) and mental/cognitive symptoms (e.g., blank mind, negative automatic thoughts, fear of judgment, hypervigilance).
• Neurobiology: Social anxiety involves hyperactivity in the amygdala and hypoactivity in the prefrontal cortex. Specific brain areas, like the fusiform face area and temporoparietal junction, play a role in recognizing faces, interpreting social cues, and anticipating judgment.
• Treatment: The video advocates for a combined approach using medication (SSRIs like escitalopram, citalopram, paroxetine, and venlafaxine are mentioned) and CBT. CBT involves techniques such as psychoeducation, thought restructuring, gradual exposure, and relapse prevention.
• Immediate Strategies: Three practical techniques are introduced: the internal observer technique (third-person perspective), focused-kindness attention (finding positive aspects in others), and humming (activating the parasympathetic nervous system).