For those of us dealing with overwhelming fears, self-doubts, and dreaded social settings, staying present is extremely ...

Feeling anxious, fearful, or avoidant about situations that might involve the scrutiny of others can be a part of social anxiety and social phobia. The scope and intensity of symptoms and their ...

While society often focuses on what's "wrong" with being anxious in social situations, there's another side to the story that deserves recognition. The uncomfortable feelings that make people ...

I want advice from people that aren’t afraid to go out by themselves, like I want to start going places alone like cafes and bookstores and whatever but anxiety says no. Please tell me how you do it ...

When we first meet Anxiety, the latest emotion helping a 13-year-old girl named Riley in Disney's summer blockbuster "Inside Out 2," the character introduces herself by saying that Fear - another ...

Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms ...

American students spend an average of six to seven hours in school per day for 180 days each year, accounting for nearly half of an adolescent’s waking hours. This makes school an important context ...

AMES, IA — Last month, the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Surgeon General both issued health advisories. Their concerns and recommendations for teens, parents and policymakers ...

For college students today, social media is as integral to their lives as textbooks and late-night study sessions. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok and X, formerly known as Twitter, provide instant ...

Social anxiety themes explored in horror movies address feelings of relevance, setting boundaries, and societal standards ...