Indeed, left untreated, "social anxiety disorder can increase the risk for other mental health issues such as depression and substance use disorder," cautions Dr. Elizabeth Hoge, a psychiatrist ...

Individuals with social anxiety disorder experience a persistent, overwhelming fear of being observed, judged by others, or ...

Social anxiety disorder often goes untreated, but that doesn’t have to be the case for you. One national study found that the average age of first experiencing social phobia was 15 years, ...

Social anxiety disorder can manifest at a young age -- say, elementary or middle school -- but sometimes it presents even earlier. It often occurs during adolescence.

Some helpful strategies include practising self-compassion; not labeling feelings as negative or positive; and clarifying what matters the most to you.

Social anxiety disorder can interfere with daily routines and job performance, Ross noted. "It also makes it very difficult for people to develop friends and romantic partnerships," she said.

"People with social anxiety disorder report that their friendships are worse, but their friends didn't see it the same way," Rodebaugh said. "Their friends seem to say something more like: 'It's ...

If you’re like me and struggle with social anxiety disorder, that social battery can hold about as much charge as your three-year-old iPhone — not much, if any at all.

Social phobia: Indication of a genetic cause Study supports link with the messenger serotonin Date: March 9, 2017 Source: University of Bonn Summary: ...

Social anxiety disorder is hard to deal with at any time of year, but even more so during the holiday season. In this feature, we look at the best ways to cope with the condition.

Previous studies have led researchers to believe that individuals with social anxiety disorder or social phobia have too low levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin. A new study carried out at ...

Social anxiety disorder often goes untreated, but that doesn’t have to be the case for you. One national study found that the average age of first experiencing social phobia was 15 years, ...