Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is a common mental disorder characterized by intense fear and anxiety in social situations. Social anxiety may prevent college students from actively participating in social activities and innovative entrepreneurial practices, thus affecting their personal growth and career development. The combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and college innovation and entrepreneurship training is expected to provide a comprehensive and effective method for the intervention of college students with social anxiety disorder.

120 college students with social anxiety disorder were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group, with 60 people in each group. The experimental group received 10 weeks of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) combined innovation and entrepreneurship training, while the control group only received innovation and entrepreneurship training. Social anxiety and cognitive status were assessed using the Stanford Acute Stress Response Questionnaire and the 3-Minute Disorder Assessment Scale. SPSS23.0 was used for descriptive statistics, analysis of variance and correlation analysis.

The social anxiety of the experimental group was significantly reduced, and the SASRQ score was significantly reduced compared with the control group. The experimental group performed better on the 3D-CAM score, indicating improved cognitive status.

Cognitive behavioral therapy combined with innovation and entrepreneurship training has a significant intervention effect on the social anxiety disorder of college students, which is helpful in improving their social ability and innovation and entrepreneurship potential. This comprehensive intervention strategy has a positive significance in promoting the overall development and mental health of college students.