“Do antidepressants work for social anxiety?”

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Psychologist Questions Social Anxiety Disorder

“Do antidepressants work for social anxiety?”

My friend is 22 years old. He was diagnosed with social anxiety. Do antidepressants work for social anxiety?

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**David B. Brockway** Councelor/Therapist Seminole, FL · Accepted Answer

David B. Brockway Councelor/Therapist Seminole, FL

Yes and no! Therapy is better because medications are needed for many but not for some and this can be done without medication

**Dr. Edward M. Paul** Psychiatrist New York, New York · Accepted Answer

Dr. Edward M. Paul Psychiatrist New York, New York

Yes.

**Dr. David J. Koehn** Psychologist Fort Myers, Florida · Accepted Answer

Dr. David J. Koehn Psychologist Fort Myers, Florida

A good resource in addressing your question:

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/social-anxiety-disorder-more-than-just-shyness/index.shtml