Best Social Anxiety Disorder assessment Doctor in Jubaiha, Amman

Choosing Social Anxiety Disorder doctors in Jubaiha, Amman

Use the profiles on this page to compare relevant practices in Jubaiha, Amman, read the published qualifications and locate a suitable appointment. Start with the clinical problem or service you need, then compare the practice location and contact options. The directory reflects listed platform profiles, rather than a census of every provider in the region.

“Best” is a search and comparison term: there is no single doctor who is the best for every patient. Featured placement is not proof of superior clinical outcomes. Choose according to your needs and the qualifications shown in each profile.

Profiles to explore in Jubaiha, Amman

Walid Sarhan

Jubaiha, Amman

Dr Walid Sarhan is a senior consultant psychiatrist in Amman. He graduated from Ain Shams University in 1979, obtained Royal College of Psychiatrists membership and the Jordanian Board in 1985 and became a Royal College fellow in 1996. His UK training covered adult, older-person, child, adolescent and community psychiatry. He helped establish psychiatric training programmes in Jordan and managed Al Rashid Hospital from 1996 to 2005. His work includes research, books and public education. He edited the Arab Journal of Psychiatry from 2010 to 2023 before becoming honorary editor. He continues private consultations with his mental-health team on Yajouz Street.

Services published in this profile: Mental health evaluation, Diagnosis Of Mental Illness, Mental Health Care.

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Discussing Social Anxiety Disorder with a relevant clinician

Social anxiety disorder is an anxiety disorder in which a person feels intense and persistent fear of social situations for fear of judgment or embarrassment, so they avoid them or endure them with distress. It is more than mere shyness and affects study, work, and relationships. It is a common condition treatable effectively through cognitive behavioral therapy and medications when needed.

The provider list uses the treating specialty assigned to this condition in the published health guide. It helps you locate a relevant clinician for assessment; it does not diagnose your symptoms or establish a particular treatment for your case. Explain whether you need an initial assessment, follow-up or a second opinion, and ask which records to bring.

Read the Social Anxiety Disorder health guide for its published references and clinical-review information.

Location, appointment and fees

Confirm the exact branch address in Jubaiha, Amman, access instructions and appointment time before travelling. A governorate-level result may cover more than one district; an area-specific page keeps its area filter. A provider practising at several clinics may have a different schedule at each branch.

Ask whether the first visit is an assessment, a consultation or a planned procedure. Confirm the consultation charge, any investigation fees and what is included in the quoted price. If a profile does not publish a fee, request it directly rather than assuming a typical market price.

For insurance, confirm your insurer, policy, branch and requested service with the practice. A listed insurer does not establish coverage for every procedure or every policy. Ask about referrals, prior authorization and your share of the cost.

Related health information

• Major Depressive Disorder
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

These educational guides do not diagnose your symptoms or establish that every listed provider treats each condition.

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Preparing for your first visit

Write down the main reason for the appointment, when the problem started and how it affects your daily activities. Bring the reports and images you already have, along with a list of current medicines and known allergies. Ask the practice which documents it needs before the visit; a directory listing does not mean that additional tests are necessary.

If you are arranging an appointment for someone else, confirm the patient's age and whether the practice sees that age group. Ask about access needs, companions and the expected visit duration. At the end of the consultation, ask how to obtain the written recommendations, who to contact with follow-up questions and whether another appointment is needed.

How a doctor assesses social anxiety disorder in Jubaiha, Amman

The psychiatric assessment starts with a detailed conversation about your symptoms: when the fear of social situations began, which situations trigger it, and how it affects your study, work, or relationships. The doctor will also ask about physical symptoms such as a fast heartbeat, sweating, trembling, flushing, and dry mouth, and whether you avoid social situations or endure them with distress.

The aim is to distinguish social anxiety from ordinary shyness and other anxiety disorders, and to assess depression or any accompanying conditions. These steps help the doctor understand how much the condition affects your life and plan suitable treatment, which may include cognitive behavioral therapy and medications when needed.

When to book an assessment and when to seek emergency care

Book an appointment with a psychiatrist in Jubaiha if fear of social situations is intense and persistent, disrupts your study, work, or relationships, or leads you to avoid social life. Seeking help early is a positive step.

Social anxiety is not usually an emergency. However, if you have thoughts of harming yourself or ending your life, or you experience severe physical symptoms you cannot tolerate, go to emergency care immediately by calling 911.

Preparing for your assessment visit in Jubaiha, Amman

Before the visit, note the social situations you fear, how intense the fear feels, how you avoid them, and which physical symptoms you notice. These notes help the doctor understand your situation more precisely.

Bring a list of any medications or supplements you currently take, and any information about past mental or physical health conditions in your life or family. You may also write down questions to ask, such as:

• How is my case different from ordinary shyness?
• What treatment options are available, and which suits me?
• How long does treatment usually take?
• What can I do between visits?

Listed doctors on this page

This page lists one psychiatrist in Jubaiha, Amman: Dr Walid Sarhan, a senior consultant psychiatrist. His published profile lists mental health evaluation, diagnosis of mental illness, and mental health care services, and notes training that covered adult, adolescent, and community psychiatry.

Appearing in this list is not a medical recommendation and does not imply that a doctor is better than others. Review each doctor's profile and services to choose the one that fits your needs.

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