SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ON SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER AND MINDFULNESS

The purpose of this review study is to examine the use of Mindfulness therapy in individuals with Social Anxiety Disorder. In this study, the systematic review method was used and no field study or any scale was used. The studies in Turkish and English are between 2010-2024. These studies consist of randomized controlled studies. This compilation study was carried out in two stages: February, 2024 and May, 2024. As a result of the literature review, 6 studies were considered. As a result of these 6 studies, it was seen that the mindfulness therapy method is a healing, low-cost and treatable method. It has been found that the symptoms decrease and disappear in a short time after the mindfulness therapy method is applied to individuals suffering from Social Anxiety Disorder, and it is a positive treatment method. Therefore, mindfulness therapy is an effective method in the treatment of social anxiety disorder.

Keywords

Anxiety, Social Anxiety Disorder, Mindfulness