Social Phobia: Therapy

Sports Medicine

In any case, physical activity should be part of the treatment plan.
Endurance training (cardio training).
Preparation of a fitness or training plan with suitable sports disciplines based on a medical check (health check or athlete check).
Detailed information on sports medicine you will receive from us.

The most important pillar of therapy for social phobia is psychotherapy. The following procedures are available:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Anxiety Management
- Social skills training
- Relaxation techniques
After nine months of psychotherapy, the group of those treated with cognitive behavioral therapy showed clear signs of healing in 60% of patients; the group of those treated with the so-called psychodynamic therapy showed clear signs of treatment in 52% of patients. The control group was patients who had been on a waiting list for six months; they showed signs of healing in 15% of cases. Conclusion: psychotherapies are very effective for this indication. It is noteworthy that the improvement continues for two years after treatment.
Detailed information on psychosomatic medicine (including stress management) is available from us.

Acupuncture – appears to be an appropriate intervention for treating patients with chronic anxiety symptoms when other forms of therapy have been unsuccessful