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What is social phobia? Experts explain as Pip claims for anxiety rise

The Independent UK News · 20 October 2026 at 09:29

What is social phobia? Experts explain as Pip claims for anxiety rise

Social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is a long-term and overwhelming fear of social situations

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What is social phobia? Experts explain as Pip claims for anxiety rise

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