Study of an Internet-delivered Treatment Based on Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy for Social Anxiety Disorder

Study of an Internet-delivered Treatment Based on Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy for Social Anxiety Disorder

The aim of this randomized, controlled study is to examine an internet delivered, self-help program for social anxiety based on psychodynamic therapy. The study will compare three conditions: the psychodynamic program with therapist support, without therapist support and a waitlist control.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years old or older
• Fulfill the DSM-5 criteria for social anxiety disorder (Score > 60 on the self-assessment instrument LSAS-SR)
• Have access to a computer/smartphone/tablet with internet connection
• Be able to read and write Swedish.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Suicidal (within the previous month, assessed with the self-assessment instrument C-SSRS)
• Partaking in psychological treatment
• Ongoing treatment with psychopharmacological drugs with dose adjustments within the nearest month or planned dose adjustments.

The following self-reported diagnoses are excluded:

• Autism spectrum disorder
• Serious depression (Score ≥ 20 on the PHQ9)
• Indications of psychosis or bipolar disorder (type 1 or 2).