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Social Anxiety

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Published on: 03 Feb 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
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Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

13 Effective Ways to Overcome Social Anxiety

Published on: 03 Feb 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
  • Written byElizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Feb 03, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
Learning how to overcome social anxiety can be grueling. Social anxiety can be so powerful that it can…
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Published on: 02 Feb 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • 7 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

How to Handle Social Anxiety in College

Published on: 02 Feb 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Feb 02, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
Going to college with social anxiety is challenging for more students than you might think. Further, having social…
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Published on: 01 Feb 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
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Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Social Anxiety

Published on: 01 Feb 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • Written byMeaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
  • Feb 01, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
Social anxiety, or social phobia, is a mental health condition marked by persistent feelings of dread, worry, and…
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Published on: 01 Feb 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • 6 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

Being an Extrovert With Social Anxiety

Published on: 01 Feb 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • Written byLiz Kelly, LCSW
  • Feb 01, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
Social anxiety doesn’t only affect introverts. An extrovert with social anxiety can experience physical and emotional symptoms, too.…
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Published on: 18 Nov 2021
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Medications to Treat Anxiety

Published on: 18 Nov 2021
  • Written byDr. Muhammad Munir, MD
  • Nov 18, 2021
A whopping 31% of U.S. adults will have an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. According…
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Published on: 23 May 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Catherine Richardson, LPC
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Clinically Reviewed by Catherine Richardson, LPC

How Do I Know If I Have Social Anxiety?

Published on: 23 May 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Catherine Richardson, LPC
  • Written byJessica Bloom
  • May 23, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Catherine Richardson, LPC
If you’ve ever felt intense discomfort around others, you’re not the only one. Social anxiety (SA) is one…
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Published on: 15 Nov 2019
Clinically Reviewed by Amy Cirbus Ph.D, LMHC, LPC
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Clinically Reviewed by Amy Cirbus Ph.D, LMHC, LPC

What’s the Difference Between an Anxiety Attack and Panic Attack?

Published on: 15 Nov 2019
Clinically Reviewed by Amy Cirbus Ph.D, LMHC, LPC
  • Written byJoseph Rauch
  • Nov 15, 2019
Clinically Reviewed by Amy Cirbus Ph.D, LMHC, LPC
Updated on 4/13/2022 Understanding the differences when it comes to a panic attack vs anxiety attack can feel…
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Published on: 20 Dec 2017
  • 6 minute read

9 Ways To Manage Social Anxiety During The Holidays

Published on: 20 Dec 2017
  • Written byRenee Fabian
  • Dec 20, 2017
I approach the holidays with a sense of trepidation every year. I get to our large annual family…
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Published on: 01 Dec 2017
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Dating Someone With Social Anxiety: 6 Tips from a Therapist

Published on: 01 Dec 2017
  • Written byDr. Samantha Rodman
  • Dec 01, 2017
It’s hard to have social anxiety. You feel like everyone is judging you, and you’re frequently uncomfortable in…
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Published on: 05 Oct 2017
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How to Manage Social Anxiety When Meeting Your SO’s Friends

Published on: 05 Oct 2017
  • Written byJairet Crum
  • Oct 05, 2017
My first experience meeting a significant other’s close friends was like being thrown into the lion’s den. I’m…

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