The LSAS was developed by psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Michael R. Liebowitz.
All questions are answered based on how the situations have affected you in thepast week.
What Your LSAS Score Means
The Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale is scored by summing the item ratings.
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Below are the suggested interpretations for various score ranges.
Research indicates that the scale is reliable and valid formeasuring global social anxiety.
The researchers concluded that the scale is a good tool for assessing, screening, and researching social anxiety.
However, a single instrument can’t be used to make a diagnosis.
Exposure Therapy
Exposure therapycan also help people learn to manage social situations.
Over time and with more exposure, feelings of fear begin to diminish.
Other medications may also be prescribed off-label, including otherSSRIs, SNRIs,MAOIs,beta-blockers, andbenzodiazepines.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
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