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Social Anxiety Disorder – Diagnosis & Treatments

Mini-SPIN

Mini-SPIN or Mini-Social Phobia Inventory is a self-rated scale initially created to diagnose general cases of social anxiety disorder. Unlike the longer version with 17 specifications, this method only has 3 specifications about the fear of embarrassment and avoidance. Psychiatrists and doctors often use it to assess all types of social phobias. During this procedure, an expert tends to ask several questions to know if you are experiencing this condition. The score is often the sum of the rated items. If you get more than 6 scores, it is likely that you might have social anxiety. However, keep in mind that the result is not enough to make a comprehensive diagnosis. It is only the first step needed for further exams and testing. [2]