Teaching anxious teens social skills, such as starting conversations, reading cues, and handling rejection, helps them build confidence and navigate social situations.

The African method emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of anxiety rather than merely treating the symptoms. This involves looking at the individual’s overall social ...

Social technologies present a unique paradox—they can be connectors and disruptors. They can simultaneously offer lifelines ...

Many people are a little bit shy, but those with social anxiety disorder (also called social phobia) can become overwhelmed with anxiety in simple social situations. Peter (not his real name ...