Social anxiety disorder (SAD). First-line treatments
include SSRIs and venlafaxine. Benzodiazepines
have not been studies extensively in SAD, and there
is no evidence for the use of tricyclic antidepressants
in SAD. The irreversible monoamineoxidase inhibitor
phenelzine may be an option in treatmentunresponsive
cases. SAD is generally a chronic
disorder and requires long-term treatment.
Among psychological therapies, exposure therapy
and CBT have been shown to be effective.