Are You Hesitant About "Re-entry?"

The Department of Psychiatry at Brigham and Women’s Hospital on June 10, 2021 in Keeping You in Mind

Is the thought of re-entering the post-pandemic world causing you stress? Consider these tips to make the transition easier.

Is the thought of re-entering the post-pandemic world causing you stress? Consider these tips to make the transition easier.

Is COVID Re-Entry Causing Your Social Anxiety to Surge?

Bonnie Zucker Ph.D. on May 27, 2021 in Liberate Yourself

People with social anxiety might find COVID re-entry to be highly challenging. Here are some reasons why re-entry is so difficult—and what you can do about it.

People with social anxiety might find COVID re-entry to be highly challenging. Here are some reasons why re-entry is so difficult—and what you can do about it.

Fully Vaccinated, Not Fully Ready to Date

Alexandra H. Solomon Ph.D. on May 15, 2021 in Loving Bravely

You’ve gotten your vaccine, but perhaps you’re not quite ready to emerge. A relationship expert discusses Pandemic Emergence Social Anxiety, and how to cope with it.

You’ve gotten your vaccine, but perhaps you’re not quite ready to emerge. A relationship expert discusses Pandemic Emergence Social Anxiety, and how to cope with it.

7 Steps to Nip Social Anxiety in the Bud with Imagery

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on May 8, 2021 in Fulfillment at Any Age

If there are when your social anxiety skyrockets, new research shows how imagery can help you get back to performing without fear.

If there are when your social anxiety skyrockets, new research shows how imagery can help you get back to performing without fear.

What's the Concern in Social Anxiety: Likability or Harmony?

Andrew G Ryder Ph.D. on April 26, 2021 in Mental Health in Context

Is social anxiety all about worrying whether people like you? In some cultural contexts, maintaining social harmony appears to be more important.

Is social anxiety all about worrying whether people like you? In some cultural contexts, maintaining social harmony appears to be more important.

Stressed About Leaving Your Pandemic Cocoon?

Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D. on April 20, 2021 in Lifetime Connections

Not everyone is going to be eager to gather in groups as the world opens back up. What's normal and not normal as we approach our return to socializing?

Not everyone is going to be eager to gather in groups as the world opens back up. What's normal and not normal as we approach our return to socializing?

Lockdowns Might Have Changed the Way We Use Dating Apps

Martin Graff Ph.D. on March 30, 2021 in Love, Digitally

How depression and social anxiety can change dating patterns.

How depression and social anxiety can change dating patterns.

How to Ease Back Into Social Contact

Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.D. on March 28, 2021 in Here, There, and Everywhere

As more people get vaccinated, you may start experiencing pressure to socialize or go back to working in-person. Here are some ways to ease anxiety.

As more people get vaccinated, you may start experiencing pressure to socialize or go back to working in-person. Here are some ways to ease anxiety.

Social Anxiety: Facts and Fiction

Anthony D. Smith LMHC on March 26, 2021 in Up and Running

Social anxiety is often misconstrued as being "antisocial," but the two couldn't be more distant. Socially-anxious people want interaction, but lead hidden, often depressed, lives.

Social anxiety is often misconstrued as being "antisocial," but the two couldn't be more distant. Socially-anxious people want interaction, but lead hidden, often depressed, lives.

Why Robots Could Help People With Social Anxiety

Marlynn Wei M.D., J.D. on March 24, 2021 in Urban Survival

Could AI robots be the answer to help people with social anxiety? New research suggests promising results.

Could AI robots be the answer to help people with social anxiety? New research suggests promising results.

A Spike in Anxiety as Schools Reopen

Carol Landau Ph.D. on March 22, 2021 in Mood Prep 101

Will everyone be happy about returning to school? Guess again.

Will everyone be happy about returning to school? Guess again.

5 Tips to Manage Social Anxiety Post-Vaccination

Jennifer Guttman Psy.D. on March 15, 2021 in Sustainable Life Satisfaction

Re-entering social situations post-quarantine can exacerbate social anxiety symptoms. Learn five techniques that can help.

Re-entering social situations post-quarantine can exacerbate social anxiety symptoms. Learn five techniques that can help.

How Emotion Regulation Influences Social Anxiety

Courtney Beard Ph.D. on February 26, 2021 in From Lab to Real World

Social anxiety is extremely common. How someone responds to the emotions that arise in a social situation can make their anxiety better or worse.

Social anxiety is extremely common. How someone responds to the emotions that arise in a social situation can make their anxiety better or worse.

Why Are Huge Snowflakes Camera Shy?

Ira Hyman Ph.D. on February 23, 2021 in Mental Mishaps

Is it the camera or your mind that biases the view of snowflakes?

Is it the camera or your mind that biases the view of snowflakes?

What Teens With Social Anxiety Need During a Pandemic

Naomi Weinshenker M.D. on February 18, 2021 in The Doctor Is Out (and About)

These teens are comfortable avoiding their fears for the moment. But what about when the moment is over?

These teens are comfortable avoiding their fears for the moment. But what about when the moment is over?

Introvert vs. Extrovert: How Does It Affect Social Anxiety?

Jennifer Guttman Psy.D. on February 15, 2021 in Sustainable Life Satisfaction

Are you an introvert, extrovert, or neither?

Are you an introvert, extrovert, or neither?

Why Your Perfectionism May Be Making You Socially Anxious

Marianne E Etherson on February 15, 2021 in The Costs of Perfectionism

Is your perfectionism making you socially anxious?

Is your perfectionism making you socially anxious?

Avoidant Personality or Social Phobia?

Anthony D. Smith LMHC on January 2, 2021 in Up and Running

Avoidant Personality Disorder is ostensibly similar to Social Anxiety. However, it's a unique condition that begs a much different treatment.

Avoidant Personality Disorder is ostensibly similar to Social Anxiety. However, it's a unique condition that begs a much different treatment.

When Shyness Turns Ugly

Anthony D. Smith LMHC on December 29, 2020 in Up and Running

Seen as just shy or "anti-social," social anxiety may go unnoticed. Being vigilant for surfacing social anxiety in kids can prevent a painfully lonely, depressed existence.

Seen as just shy or "anti-social," social anxiety may go unnoticed. Being vigilant for surfacing social anxiety in kids can prevent a painfully lonely, depressed existence.

The Psychology of Social Anxiety

Graham C.L. Davey Ph.D. on December 28, 2020 in Why We Worry

People with social anxiety appear to have developed some very biased ways of thinking that maintain the anxiety over time.

People with social anxiety appear to have developed some very biased ways of thinking that maintain the anxiety over time.

How to Spark Chemistry With Someone Who Is Shy

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. on December 27, 2020 in Why Bad Looks Good

Getting to know someone who seems standoffish requires being perceptive and patient.

Getting to know someone who seems standoffish requires being perceptive and patient.

Succeeding While Shy

Marty Nemko Ph.D. on December 24, 2020 in How To Do Life

Nuggets for the introverted or socially anxious.

Nuggets for the introverted or socially anxious.

How to Have a Great Social Life Even with Social Anxiety

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. on December 22, 2020 in Why Bad Looks Good

Being socially anxious does not mean having to be anti-social. Research reveals how to connect through conversation.

Being socially anxious does not mean having to be anti-social. Research reveals how to connect through conversation.

10 Reasons Why We Choke Under Pressure

Shahram Heshmat Ph.D. on December 2, 2020 in Science of Choice

Mental preparation is as crucial as technical mastery to enhance one’s capacity to manage anxiety comfortably.

Mental preparation is as crucial as technical mastery to enhance one’s capacity to manage anxiety comfortably.

How to Manage Social Awkwardness

Andrea F. Polard Psy.D. on November 30, 2020 in A Unified Theory of Happiness

Here are three ways to accept, relax, and decrease social awkwardness in the age of high anxiety and AI.

Here are three ways to accept, relax, and decrease social awkwardness in the age of high anxiety and AI.

8 Factors That Contribute to a Cat’s Personality

Karen Wu Ph.D. on November 29, 2020 in The Modern Heart

What determines a cat’s personality? A recent study reviewed research from the last three decades and identified eight important factors.

What determines a cat’s personality? A recent study reviewed research from the last three decades and identified eight important factors.

Helping Your Adolescent Build Self-Confidence

Carl E Pickhardt Ph.D. on November 16, 2020 in Surviving (Your Child's) Adolescence

Coping with so much developmental change, adolescents can have a hard time keeping their confidence up. Parental encouragement and valuing can help.

Coping with so much developmental change, adolescents can have a hard time keeping their confidence up. Parental encouragement and valuing can help.

Why Won't My Kid Stop Playing Video Games?

Andrew Fishman LCSW on November 11, 2020 in Video Game Health

Are people who spend too much time playing video games "addicted," or is there another explanation?

Are people who spend too much time playing video games "addicted," or is there another explanation?

My Wife Wants to Be a Video Blogger

Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on November 6, 2020 in Emotional Fitness

Yes, public attention in our social media world has become a marker of success, but it means way more than that when you are sending a positive message.

Yes, public attention in our social media world has become a marker of success, but it means way more than that when you are sending a positive message.

Social Anxiety and ADHD

Sharon Saline Psy.D. on November 5, 2020 in On Your Way with ADHD

Are you tired of dealing with your ADHD and feeling lonely, isolated, or uncomfortable in social situations? A few adjustments can go a long way.

Are you tired of dealing with your ADHD and feeling lonely, isolated, or uncomfortable in social situations? A few adjustments can go a long way.