Social phobia

ICD-10 Code F40.1

Social phobia

Definition

An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense, irrational fear of one or more social or performance situations in which the individual believes that he or she will be scrutinized by others. Exposure to social situations immediately provokes an anxiety response. In adults, the social phobia is recognized as excessive or unreasonable.

Also known as social anxiety disorder — per MONDO

Also identified as