We all know the occasional feeling of being nervous, shy, or, well, anxious in a social situation, such as when meeting someone new or making a big presentation. That’s normal, and most people ...

NHS says that social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is a long-term and overwhelming fear of social situations. “It’s a common problem that usually starts during the teenage years.

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Health Challenge recruit Olivia Fitzgerald brought show viewers to tears when she opened up on an overlooked issue many people face. The mum-of-four told clinical psychologist Dr ...

A recent study has found that social chatbots, an interactive form of artificial intelligence (AI), are effective in ...

Many children outgrow their fears, but persisting worries may be a sign of an anxiety disorder. Psychologists weigh in on ...

Feeling anxious from time to time is simply part of being a human. But when anxiety is chronic and feels like it has taken ...

it’s common for them to develop fears around social anxiety, particularly when facing the scrutiny of others. The first step in addressing an anxiety disorder or phobia is recognizing symptoms ...