BodyI. It is very important to be aware of the causes, signs and symptoms of this disorder which has become very common among our children, young adults and even adults themselves.A. Understanding the causes of social phobia is important to the process of overcoming it. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, there is evidence to prove that social phobia may be genetic as it affects approximately 15 million American women, children and men. Additionally, since researchers have discovered the specific parts of the brain directly linked to fear and anxiety, they will be able to better understand the scientific causes of social phobia. ii. This disorder, as it has been observed, develops in adults and children, especially in most cases it first develops when one is young. The news service targeted in Washington DC in 2011, relying on new releases from the American Academy of Pediatrics, claims that the "12% of young people who identified as shy may actually suffer from social phobia" and that one in ten children who identify as shy actually suffer from social phobia.B. Sometimes it can be very difficult to identify the root of a problem, especially when you yourself are the one causing the problem. This is what happened to Sam, 19, who had to give an oral presentation in his required public speaking class at university. The Berkshire Eagle of Pittsfield Massachusetts in 2007 shared Sam's story as such: he "arrived in class on the day of his assignment, ready to give his speech...Sam remembers feeling 'pretty normal.'" But " during the speech, Sam started to feel nervous. and fragile. Suddenly his heart raced, his stomach... middle of paper ... side effects, these may include headache, nausea, or insomnia. A type of monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressants, these are not the most common because they can become dangerous when mixed with other medications. Today we are seeing an increase in addictions due to prescription drugs. So, in most cases, people with social phobia don't choose therapy OR medication, but in fact, they do both. Conclusion We have now discussed the ways in which we can identify the signs of social phobia as well as some useful ways to treat them. It's important to know that if you feel like you're afraid to be social with others, that doesn't make you weird or an outcast. So it’s important to show up, make friends and TALK. As proof that this is possible, here I am giving a speech on social phobia even though I have been diagnosed with social phobia..