This documentary follows the lives of several extraordinary people who have been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder. Through personal interviews, viewers learn about the symptoms, emotions, and challenges these people face and about the treatments available to help people on their road to recovery.
Afraid of People is of 0 hour(s) and 56 minute(s). It is Produced By: APT Films. It was released on 2002-04-22.
Genres: Documentary
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