The Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN) is a validated 17-item self-report scale that measures how strongly different aspects of social anxiety affect you. Complete the questions below for a free, private result.
About this assessment
The SPIN was developed by Connor, Davidson, Churchill and colleagues in 2000 and is one of the most widely used measures of social anxiety in research and clinical practice. It’s public domain and used in GP clinics, psychology services, and mental health research worldwide.
What it measures
The inventory covers three key dimensions of social anxiety: Fear (how strongly social situations frighten you), Avoidance (how often you sidestep them), and Physiological arousal (physical symptoms like blushing, sweating, and palpitations). A total score of 19 or above is commonly used as the threshold for clinical significance.
An important note
This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Your score gives you a starting point for thinking about whether social anxiety might be affecting your life — but only a qualified psychologist can make a formal assessment and recommend treatment.
How Mind Health can help
Our psychologists treat social anxiety using evidence-based approaches, most commonly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and gradual exposure. If your results suggest social anxiety is affecting your life, a conversation with one of our clinicians is a practical next step.
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Social Anxiety Self-Assessment Results
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