Social Phobia: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of the disease)

Individuals with social phobia often exhibit psychosocial stressors. These are often family overprotection and isolation, as well as a positive family history for the presence of mental disorders such as anxiety disorders or depression.

Etiology (causes)

Biographical causes

  • Anxious, introverted personality structure.
  • Frequent humiliations, offenses in the anamnesis.