Fig. 1: Relationship between stress response (AUCI salivary cortisol) and therapy outcome related to symptoms of depression and social anxiety.

A Change in BDI; B change in LSAS-Avoidance; C change in LSAS-Fear; D change in LSAS-total score. Raw values of salivary cortisol. LSAS Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale, BDI Beck Depression Inventory.