Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Social Confidence Check-In?
A 20-question self-reflection tool that helps you notice patterns of performance anxiety, everyday social-interaction nerves, avoidance habits, and physical stress responses. This is a self-reflection tool, not a clinical diagnosis. If you are struggling, talk to a licensed professional.
How accurate is this social-anxiety self-test?
It draws on established social-anxiety research, including Liebowitz's foundational work on social phobia, to ask about the patterns clinicians typically look for. It is a useful starting point for noticing your own patterns, but it cannot replace a full clinical interview with a licensed therapist or psychiatrist.
How long does the Social Confidence Check-In take?
About 4 minutes for 20 questions. You get instant results with a plain-language tier, minimal, mild, moderate, or significant, and a suggestion for what to consider next.
What should I do if my result is significant?
If your result suggests significant social anxiety, please reach out to a licensed therapist soon. In the US, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). In the UK, call Samaritans at 116 123 (free, 24/7) or text SHOUT to 85258. If you are in immediate danger, contact your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency room. This tool is not a diagnosis, a licensed professional can give you one.
How reliable is this check-in?
It is designed to be internally consistent, questions cluster around the same four patterns, performance anxiety, social-interaction anxiety, avoidance, and physical symptoms, each time. Like any self-report tool, it reflects how you see your own recent experience, which is why retaking it periodically is more useful than a single score.
Is this a replacement for therapy or medication?
No. This is a self-reflection tool intended to help you notice patterns worth discussing with a professional. It does not replace clinical evaluation, cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, or medical treatment.