All eyes on me? Role of Negative Parenting in the Development of Social Anxiety Disorder among Children and Adolescents

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), is one of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders in developed and developing countries. It usually starts in childhood or adolescence and associated with significant functional impairment. If left untreated, SAD is associated with the subsequent development of major depression, substance abuse, and other mental health problems. SAD also can beassociated with functional disability, low health-related quality of life, andeconomic burden.

In addition, relationship between the social and generalized anxiety symptoms and alcohol and cigarette use in adolescence is well documented. Whereas, high level of fear of negative evaluation was associated with drinking initiation in boys and girls and the negative effects of SAD may continue throughout their lives. Fear of Negative Evaluation (FNE) is regarded as being the core feature and fundamental component of social anxiety. Individuals with SAD are apprehensive of saying or doing something in such situations that will result in humiliation and indignity.  Read more.............