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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
  • 6 minute read
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
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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: 29 Jan 2021
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7 Ways to Handle Pandemic-Induced Social Anxiety

Published on: 29 Jan 2021
  • Written byAshley Laderer
  • Jan 29, 2021
Feeling freaked out about socializing these days? Well, you’re not alone — the pandemic has left us all…
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Published on: 05 Jan 2021
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Ask A Therapist: Can PTSD and Social Anxiety Randomly Return?

Published on: 05 Jan 2021
  • Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • Jan 05, 2021
Our Council of Experts are available each week to offer insight, guidance, and tips to answer your questions.…
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Published on: 18 Aug 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
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Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

5 Simple Tips to Help Manage Social Anxiety After Leaving Lockdown

Published on: 18 Aug 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • Written byWendy Wisner
  • Aug 18, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Like most people, I spent this past spring in strict lockdown as our family rode out the first…
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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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