“Social anxiety and shyness can become so intense that they prevent people from en -
joying life. This book is ideal for anyone who wants to learn to be more comfortable 
around other people. Drs. Antony and Swinson have taken proven treatments for social 
anxiety and adapted them for a non-professional audience. The step-by-step strategies 
described in this book have been shown to be effective, are easy to understand, and 
are sure to help the reader cope better in social situations. Anyone who experiences 
signiﬁcant anxiety when performing or when interacting with other people should read 
this book!”
— Aaron T. Beck, MD, university professor of psychiatry at the 
University of Pennsylvania
“If you have trouble with social anxiety, you will ﬁnd the book by Drs. Antony and 
Swinson to be an excellent resource. This highly experienced duo has provided an excel -
lent road map to guide you through your efforts to overcome your anxiety and improve 
the quality of your life. Based on the tried and true methods of cognitive-behavioral 
therapy and on the results of many scientiﬁc studies, the techniques described in this 
book will help you feel better when you are with other people or the center of atten -
tion. The only thing you have to do is work hard and apply them. Best wishes for your 
journey along that road.”
— Richard Heimberg, Ph.D., director of the Adult Anxiety Clinic  
of Temple University, Philadelphia
“Drs. Antony and Swinson provide practical advice in a highly readable format. This 
book will be invaluable to people whose social anxiety prevents them from leading full 
and happy lives.”
— Murray B. Stein, MD, professor of psychiatry and director of 
anxiety and traumatic stress disorders program at the University