According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 4.4% of the global population experiences an anxiety disorder.

Everyone can experience a little discomfort in new social situations, which can be a healthy and adaptive response to something unknown. However, is important to recognize when it no longer is ...

Social anxiety can be a tough phase for us. And this is also not something everyone is aware of. Social anxiety is not an easy topic to communicate, and there is a lot of judgment around this topic.

Social anxiety disorder is often misunderstood, and many people could be suffering in silence. It’s much more than feeling shy and not wanting to speak up in big groups. It can really take control and ...

Many people come to therapy wondering how to manage social anxiety in their personal and professional relationships. They ask questions like: “How can I stop feeling so nervous when interacting with ...

Social anxiety is a fear that people will scrutinize you in either familiar or unfamiliar social situations, and this negative judgment will have harmful effects on you. These worries about ...

An appreciative son came to Reddit to share his story about how his father helped him overcome his social anxiety. While many people understood the reasoning behind the man's childhood experience and ...

During the years between finishing high school, moving out and starting a family, your child will form valuable friendships and make lasting connections that will lead to personal and professional ...

Hayley Atwell appeared on a recent episode of "Reign With Josh Smith" podcast and credited her "Mission: Impossible" co-star Tom Cruise for helping her battle social anxiety in Hollywood. Atwell made ...

Feeling nervous is normal in certain social situations — public speaking, a job interview, or an awkward networking event. But if that nervousness makes everyday interactions difficult, you may be ...