Twenty-two case examples make a compelling argument for an expansion of the definition of social anxiety in this illuminating new volume. Featuring individuals from age 14 to age 52, the vignettes reveal the at times chronic and persistent nature of social anxiety, as well as the corresponding fears or shame about past or present wishes or thoughts considered unacceptable, even when outside specific social situations.

Opening with a description of what the research has to say about the nature, causes, and effects of social anxiety, Social Anxiety: Hidden Fears and Shame in Teens and Adults also examines the wide variety of treatment interventions, including psychotherapy, medications, and family interventions.

With a depth of detail that makes it clinically relevant, this book is also engaging and accessible enough for the layperson-including those suffering from social anxiety and their support networks-making it a necessary addition to the literature.