BMC Med July 2017 PMID 28756776

The cross-national epidemiology of social anxiety disorder: Data from the World Mental Health Survey Initiative.

Dan J Stein, Carmen C W Lim, Annelieke M Roest, Peter de Jonge, Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, Ali Al-Hamzawi, Jordi Alonso, Corina Benjet, Evelyn J Bromet, Ronny Bruffaerts, Giovanni de Girolamo, Silvia Florescu, Oye Gureje, Josep Maria Haro, Meredith G Harris

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This collection of discussions expresses strong interest in the global perspective of social anxiety disorder, referencing specific data points like 142,405 participants and the links between SAD, depression, and substance use, which highlight the study’s significance. The tone balances factual acknowledgment with implications for mental health awareness and intervention, indicating that the research could shape future policies and understanding.

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Many discussions acknowledge the importance of the study, especially noting its global scope and findings linking social anxiety to other mental health issues.

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Posts show a high level of curiosity, highlighting facts like the large sample size and the cross-national approach, indicating strong interest in the topic.

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Though some posts briefly mention the study’s findings, others delve into the implications, such as the connection between SAD and depression, demonstrating moderate engagement.

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Discussions emphasize that the study could influence mental health awareness and treatment strategies worldwide, reflecting a substantial impact.

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Fallon Goodman, PhD
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Check out this study of 142,405 ppl from 28 countries. (https://t.co/nHK26elJV8) Of adults with both SAD and Depression, 72% developed SAD first. Of adults with both SAD and Substance use disorder, 81% developed SAD first. Social anxiety increases risk for later problems. 8/

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Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is thought to be common, however most studies have been conducted in high-income Western countries. A @BMCMedicine study sought to examine SAD through a more global lens: https://t.co/4FyodiXcas #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth https://t.co/ip5E3ztuGb

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Fallon Goodman, PhD
@FallonRGoodman · X

Check out this study of 142,405 ppl from 28 countries. (https://t.co/nHK26elJV8) Of adults with both SAD and Depression, 72% developed SAD first. Of adults with both SAD and Substance use disorder, 81% developed SAD first. Social anxiety increases risk for later problems. 8/

May 3, 2023 · 1 like · 2,973 followers View post →
Research Square
@researchsquare · X

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is thought to be common, however most studies have been conducted in high-income Western countries. A @BMCMedicine study sought to examine SAD through a more global lens: https://t.co/4FyodiXcas #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth https://t.co/ip5E3ztuGb

May 24, 2021 · 16,560 followers View post →