Social Anxiety Disorder | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

Is it OCD or Social Anxiety? Or is it Both?

Thursday, October 20, 2022 - 02:32

In true form, for OCD lovers like myself, I posed more questions than answers in the title. That was intentional, to be funny, eye-catching, and thought-provoking. Hopefully, I pulled off at least two of those. These que

Five Fantastic Formats to Engage Youth to Talk About Social Identity

Social Identity and Youth Karen Martinez

Friday, July 15, 2022 - 14:02

The digital natives we child-focused clinicians work with are simply incredible. Not only do they know their way around technology far better than many adults, but they’re also often fluid with their identity: openly embracing either their or their peers’ diverse ancestry, gender identity, sexual orientation, religions, family background, financial standing, as well as neurodivergence and disabilities in themselves and others.

Social Anxiety After Quarantine Is Normal

Chloe Carmichael Social Anxiety and COVID

Friday, May 20, 2022 - 10:34

As COVID restrictions get a little less and less frigid with the ongoing vaccination campaigns, a lot of us are very excited to resume some of our normal work and social life. At the same time, we may experience a burst of anxiety as we start to get out of quarantine-- after all, it’s been a really long time, right?! To help ease up that anxious feeling, Dr. Carmichael has packaged some of her favorite pointers into an easy-to-remember acronym of S.U.N. to help you cope!

How I Learned to Stop Avoiding Life

Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 15:18

This blog was originally posted on Ten Percent Happier on April 22, 2022 and is reprinted here with permission

Returning Safely to In-Person Learning

Eda Gorbis PhD Back To School In Person Anxiety

Monday, July 19, 2021 - 14:22

One of the biggest adversities children have faced in quarantine is social isolation from their peers. Schooling and extracurricular activities associated with long-term education plans were the first to go during the shutdown, as the highest priority was to protect children from the spread of the virus. While necessary for the safety of the public, this has shown to have devastating effects on pediatric mental health.

Shaking Off the Social Rust after COVID-19

Social Rust after COVID-19

Monday, June 28, 2021 - 14:22

It may feel like your social skills are a little rusty due to COVID-19. The activities that we used to do, such as attending a social gathering or sharing a meal, may feel awkward or anxiety producing. It is normal to feel this way in the context of the pandemic.

The COVID-19 Cycle: Social Anxiety and Withdrawal in School-Aged Kids and Teens

Social Anxiety Disorder Dr. Erika Vivyan

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - 09:33

ADAA member Dr. Erika Vivyan writes..."Many families are managing anxious and depressive symptoms in their kids and teens who have been isolated for months. This increase in social anxiety and withdrawal in school-aged kids and teens during the COVID-19 pandemic may be best explained by the cycles that perpetuate these symptoms in “the new normal..."

Social Anxiety During COVID-19

Jennifer Shannon, LMFT

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 - 12:50

In the grocery store, you are told to stand back on the red line. You feel ashamed for not seeing it in the first place.

You tell your in-laws you are not comfortable having them visit their grandchildren in person, and you worry that they may never forgive you.

What to Do When Social Distancing Meets Social Anxiety

Tali Ball, PhD and Aliza Goldberg, MS

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 15:47

You know that anxious feeling when you’re not sure what others think of you, leaving you with a sneaking suspicion that you’re making a fool of yourself? It’s called social anxiety.

Valentine’s Day: Day of Love or Day of Longing?

Karen Cassiday, PhD

Wednesday, February 13, 2019 - 13:37

What comes to your mind when you think of Valentine’s Day? If you suffer from anxiety and worry, then there is a good chance that you are concerned about being disappointed or about disappointing someone.

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