Social Anxiety Disorder

by Vedant Vyas
Despite seeing so many doctors, nothing concrete was coming out in the medical diagnosis. Slowly and steadily, I crafted a strategy to fight the situation. I believed that all these negativities around me can be overcome by positivity and focusing on the good things.
by Scott O'Connor

Hi to all who struggle every day. I've been struggling with anxiety, panic attacks and depression for most my life. I have been struggling since I was a child with these disorders and have seen terrible downward spirals. I couldn't get along in school or work and keep a job to support myself, a hell of a long road that nearly never ends. And I just had to put down the best little dog anyone has ever seen.

by Kyle Mitchell
You might think being able to strategize is a good thing, but when it involves hours and hours of time thinking of ways to get out of having to ask a question, give a presentation, speak up in class, and generally avoid most social interaction, it can be detrimental.
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the term social anxiety has been thrown around as a catchall for the discomfort many felt as restrictions lifted and we began to resume our lives. However, it too can oversimplify the greater intensity of anxiety, and associated impact, experienced by those with Social Anxiety Disorder.
Holiday Stress, Managing Holiday Stress, Christmas Stress
December 15, 2022
Karen Cassiday, PhD, ACT and
Krystal Lewis, PhD - ADAA Board Member and
Tynessa Franks, PhD and
Free recorded webinar. ADAA experts share tips and tools to manage holiday stress.

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social anxiety in teens
August 16, 2022
Jacqueline Sperling, PhD and
In this webinar, you’ll learn about the different ways that social anxiety can show up and the tools available to help you feel more in charge of your emotions.
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5 Tips for Finding Success for Social Anxiety & Job Interviews
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Tynessa Franks, PhD and
5 Tips to help you overcome your anxiety to do your best at a job interview.