Therapy More Effective the Medication for Anxiety
While anti-depressants are a common treatment for social anxiety disorder, new research suggests talk therapy is more effective and can have longer lasting effects. Â
The study in the journal Lancet Psychiatry looked at data on more than 13,000 people with severe social anxiety.Â
Researchers found cognitive behavioral therapy – which focuses on helping people overcome irrational fears and avoidance of social situations – worked best.Â
