Fourteen years of research and implementation of the IAFS Program (1997-2011)

Authors

  • José Olivares

Keywords:

Generalized social phobia, Social anxiety disorder, Children and adolescents, Early detection and intervention, Schools, IAFS Program, Assessment and treatment

Abstract

Social phobia or social anxiety disorder is defined as an intense and lasting fear of one or more social situations in which the person is exposed to being observed by others and experiences fear of doing something or behaving in a humiliating or embarrassing way. It is  distinguished from other disorders by the fear and avoidance of interpersonal situations and a high level of interference in subjects’ daily lives. It is a serious public health problem and its prevalence is situated only after major depression and dependency on alcohol consumption. The object of this paper is to present and discuss the results of 14 years of research and implementation of the IAFS Program, in the child and adolescent population within the context of a community plan (in schools) for the early detection and intervention of children and adolescents with generalized social phobia.

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Published

2013-10-14

How to Cite

Olivares, J. (2013). Fourteen years of research and implementation of the IAFS Program (1997-2011). INFORMACIO PSICOLOGICA, (102), 90–109. Retrieved from https://informaciopsicologica.info/revista/article/view/68