Neural Response to Self- and Other Referential Praise and Criticism in Generalized Social Phobia

Abstract

Generalized social phobia (GSP) is characterized by fear/avoidance of social situations and fear of being judged negatively by others. It is the most common anxiety disorder in the general population, with the lifetime prevalence estimated at 13.3%,^1,2 and it is associated with a high risk for depression, alcohol and drug abuse, and suicide.^1,3