Pediatr. praxi. 2011;12(2):76-78

Social phobia in children

doc.MUDr.Eva Malá, CSc.
Neurologická klinika, 1. LF UK a VFN, Praha

When diagnosing pathological anxiety in children one needs to consider the following aspects: development, maturity, society and

communication. Behavioral inhibition/extreme shyness/is a permanent temperament trait, often combined with poor recognition of

emotional facial expressions. It is defined by biological markers and reflects a specific susceptibility to neurotic disorders. Children with

anxiety suffer from a behavioral inhibition related to persistent fear and show a marked body reaction to stress. In adolescence such

children will be at higher risk of chronic anxiety, depression and substance abuse. A treatment would include a combination of psychotherapy,

pharmacotherapy and sociotherapy.

Keywords: behavioral inhibition, emotional facial expressions, symptoms, treatments

Published: April 18, 2011  Show citation

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