“I enter a party and feel all eyes on me. My pulse quickens, my face burns and my stomach churns. Everybody must be judging me — the way I look, walk, talk and eat. Over time, I start avoiding more ...

Anjali sat at the kitchen table in front of a blank piece of paper. She sat, and sat, and sat. Then she got up from the table and walked away. The unfinished task? A Valentine’s card for her ...

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 feel like an invisible barrier that holds you back from connecting, expressing, or even showing up. Whether it's speaking in a group, attending a social event, or just making eye ...

Social technologies present a unique paradox—they can be connectors and disruptors. They can simultaneously offer lifelines and social threats, relevant information and fake news, confidence boosters ...

In the intricate and complex fabric of human experience, social anxiety and depression often coexist. To truly understand this interplay and working through its impact on our life, we must go beyond ...

I’d always seen myself as shy. I often felt like an outsider. I didn’t speak up in class. I was criticized for this by others, but most of all, I chastised myself. Beating myself up about being ‘weird ...

Few things about the Golden Globes are relatable to non-celebrities, but there’s one moment getting all kinds of attention for how easy it is to identify with. In the video, which is credited to ...

Naniyamma never went to the polling booth or cast her vote in all these years, for one seemingly simple reason - fear and ...

Feeling nervous or overstimulated during what’s supposed to be a “fun” social situation isn’t unusual. Some people are just naturally shy. Others may experience signs of social anxiety—and the tricky ...