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 ...

One of my first memories is when I was two years old. I believe I was at my mother’s doctor’s office, and an older kid came up to me and asked me how old I was. I remember that I was two because I ...

According to the World Health Organization, it’s estimated that about 4% of people across the globe struggle with an anxiety disorder. That might not sound like much, but think about it this way: ...

Studies have shown that being connected to others socially is incredibly important for our health and wellbeing, but many struggle with loneliness or feeling awkward in social situations. During the ...

A lot of us get nervous in social situations, such as going on a first date, dinner with friends or speaking in front of a group of people. But at what point do nerves turn into full-blown social ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Jill Newby receives funding from the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF), the HCF Research Foundation, and Perpetual Foundation.

It’s common for adolescents to feel nervous or shy around others. But how their parents treat them may help ease or worsen their social anxiety, according to a new study from the University of Georgia ...