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Social Anxiety Disorder, also known as social phobia, is a common anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear or anxiety of social situations where one may be scrutinized or judged by others. It is a recognized mental health condition involving persistent fear of social interactions or performance situations, leading to avoidance and significant distress or impairment.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0031572ICD-10-CM
F40.1F40.10
MeSH
D000072861
SNOMED CT (US)
25501002
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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