Help for social anxiety sufferers

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A UNSW and Black Dog Institute study has found a one-week intensive online CBT program can significantly reduce symptoms of social anxiety disorder, which affects one in seven Australians each year. The trial tested a seven-day version of the THIS WAY UP program and showed major reductions in anxiety and impairment, with SAD diagnoses halving at one-month follow-up. The program achieved high completion and satisfaction rates, demonstrating that brief, accessible digital therapy can overcome barriers such as cost, time and fear of judgement.

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