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

7 Things I Wish I’d Known About Social Anxiety 20 Years Ago

by Ed Barton

June 4, 2024

I battled social anxiety disorder for over 20 years before finally overcoming it. Over that time, I learned a lot of valuable lessons. These are some of the things that I wish someone could’ve told me when I was first going through the struggle.

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Helping Children Face Their Worries and Fears: Tips from Two Psychologists

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 13:21

As parents we don’t like or want to see our children struggling. But worries, fears and anxieties are a natural part of life, and we have to understand that children go through these processes just like adults do. But as parents and caregivers, we should also be in tune with the degree, severity, frequency, and nature of our children’s fears and worries and know when a child might need some help.

Tackling Shy Bladder Syndrome: Understanding and Managing Paruresis

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - 08:08

Does the thought of using a public restroom fill you with dread? Shy bladder syndrome, or paruresis, is more than a minor inconvenience; it represents a significant performance anxiety disorder affecting countless individuals

March 6, 2024

Your College Mental Health Packing List: A Free Live Q&A in Partnership with Lumate Health

Sarah Olivo, PhD and

Michael Detweiler, PhD and

Join ADAA and Lumate Health March 6 for an insightful free, live Q&A public webinar for students and parents. It can be exciting to get a college packing list. And yes, picking out dorm decorations is fun, but those new Twin XL sheets aren't going to help manage the highs and lows that come with the transition to college.

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February 29, 2024

Helping Your Child Face Their Fears and Worries Q&A

Rachel Busman, PsyD and

Lynne Siqueland, PhD and

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5 Tips for Using Interoceptive Exposure to Face Your Fears

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - 05:36

Fear is one of the six basic human emotions, with a clear evolutionary purpose: to help us respond to danger and survive. In Exposure Therapy, providers create a safe environment to intentionally “expose” their clients to objects, activities, or situations they fear.

Parenting During the Holiday Season: 3 Tips from 3 Psychologists for Tackling Holiday Stress

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - 04:56

In conjunction with the recent webinar "Holiday Parenting Q&A: Coping with Stress and Anxiety", psychologists Colleen Cummings, PhD, Susan Wilson, PhD, and Nina Shiffrin Starin, PhD, provide their top 3 tips for parents to help cope with stress and anxiety during the holidays.

November 15, 2023

How to Recognize and Support Children with Selective Mutism and/or Social Anxiety

Jacqueline Sperling, PhD and

This presented in partnership with McLean Hospital is designed for caregivers wondering whether a child might have selective mutism and/or social anxiety and what one can do about it.

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New ADAA Member Books! Fall 2023

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 09:59

Check out our ADAA members' new books - CBT for social anxiety, an action mindset for teens and thriving with anxiety. Helpful resources to support your mental health journey.

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