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flag A seven-day online therapy reduced social anxiety symptoms and halved diagnoses, offering an effective, accessible alternative to traditional treatment.

flag A new study led by Dr. Kayla Steele at the Black Dog Institute and UNSW found a seven-day online cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) program significantly reduced social anxiety symptoms and halved diagnoses one month after treatment, with high completion and satisfaction rates. flag The research, published in the Journal of Anxiety Disorders, is the first randomized controlled trial of such a brief, intensive online therapy, showing it can be as effective as traditional treatment for some, particularly in overcoming barriers like cost, time, and access—especially in rural or remote areas. flag The program, based on the free, GP-referred THIS WAY UP course or a $59 self-guided version often covered by private health insurance, offers a promising, scalable option for managing social anxiety disorder, which affects about 14% of Australians.

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