Publications by authors named "Faisal A Alhayes"
Article Synopsis
- Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a common mental disorder characterized by fear and avoidance, and this study focuses on its prevalence and severity among adults in Riyadh City, where a significant portion of respondents reported high levels of SAD symptoms.
- The research involved a quantitative, observational, cross-sectional method with 752 participants, primarily well-educated females with a low to middle family income, using standardized scales to measure anxiety levels.
- The results revealed that 30.98% of participants had moderate to severe SAD, and there is a notable correlation between SAD and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), with many individuals experiencing symptoms of both conditions.
