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Internet Mental Health: Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

For Students 9th - 10th
Internet Mental Health site gives descriptions of social phobias, an online diagnosis feature, and an introduction to treatment. You will also find external links to books, research, and other resources.
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Social Anxiety Association: Social Anxiety Fact Sheet

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource contains comprehensive facts and information on social phobia/anxiety, as well as specific real-life examples of phobias experienced by individuals suffering from SAD. Direct links to additional resources, news, and...
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Social Phobia & Social Anxiety Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes what social phobias are, who has them, and what percent of the population has them. This in-depth site has all kinds of information pertaining to social disorders.
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Social Anxiety: Symptoms and Treatment

For Students 9th - 10th
The Social Phobia / Social Anxiety Association article looks at Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) as a much more common problem than commonly thought. Examples are given and advice for seeking treatment is also available.
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The Anxiety Network International: Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

For Students 9th - 10th
Document which defines and distinguishes between Panic Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia). Provides a link to the Social Anxiety homepage with further information.
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A&E Television

History.com: What's So Unlucky About the Number 13?

For Students 9th - 10th
Unexplained fears surrounding the number 13 can be traced to ancient times. Researchers estimate that as many as 10 percent of the U.S. population has a fear of the number 13, and each year the even more specific fear of Friday the 13th,...
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New York Times

New York Times: Health Guide: Phobia

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of simple, specific phobias.
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New York Times

New York Times: Health Guide: Social Phobia

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page synopsis of the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of social phobia.