noun
Psychiatric term for a condition characterized by intense fear of social situations and being negatively evaluated by others.
社会不安障害の治療には認知行動療法が有効とされている。
Cognitive behavioral therapy is considered effective for treating social anxiety disorder.
彼は人前で話すのが極度に怖く、社会不安障害と診断された。
He was extremely afraid of speaking in public and was diagnosed with social anxiety disorder.