摘要：Abstract The purpose of this article is to critically review the new generation of Internet-supported interventions and to investigate their efficacy in reducing social anxiety symptoms. Included studies were identified through a computer search in PsychInfo and PubMed databases for English language articles. Finally, eight studies met our inclusion criteria. It seems that Internet-supported interventions are effective in reducing social anxiety (d =0.86), and modestly effective in improving the quality of life (d =0.53), and comorbid anxiety and depression (d =0.40). Using the Internet technology in psychotherapy appears to be a promising way to bridge distances and remotely offer validated interventions for anxiety sufferers.
关键词：social phobia;social anxiety disorder;Internet-supported interventions;comorbid anxiety and depression;life quality
