RESEARCH conducted by UNSW Sydney and Black Dog Institute has found that an intensive, one-week online therapy program can significantly reduce symptoms of social anxiety disorder (SAD), which affects around one in seven people each year.

Lead author Dr Kayla Steele from UNSW’s School of Psychology and the Black Dog Institute said the findings highlight the potential of brief, accessible digital therapies to reach people who struggle to access traditional treatment.

“Many people with social anxiety avoid seeking help because of time, cost, or fear of judgment,” Dr Steel explained.

“A short, intensive online program could remove many of those barriers,” she said.

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