dc.description.abstract | The purpose of the present study was to assess, diagnose, and treat Social Anxiety
Disorder. Luke presented to treatment as a 19-year-old male college student struggling to engage
in peer interaction. Luke was assessed with a general history interview, the Mini-International
Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI 7.0), the Social Anxiety section of the Anxiety Disorder
Interview Schedule (ADIS-V), as well as a battery of self-report assessments. Luke’s primary
diagnosis was Social Anxiety Disorder with secondary diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder,
mild. Luke attended nine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) treatment sessions that utilized
in-session, in-vivo, and social mishap exposures. Client attended sessions regularly and clearly
understood the theory presented to him, evidenced by seeking opportunities to challenge himself
to confront anxiety in her personal life. | en_US |