intermediatesocial anxiety disorderGADcomorbidityavoidant personalitydifferential diagnosisanxiety
A 22-year-old female presents with a 6-month history of intense fear of social situations. She avoids parties, class presentations, and eating in public. She reports blushing, sweating, and trembling when she feels observed. She also describes 3 months of persistent worry about her grades, health, and family finances. What should the PMHNP assess to differentiate the diagnoses?