A new study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry has uncovered a link between social anxiety and how ...

Social anxiety is more than just being shyness, especially in children as this is when they feel scared and avoid being in ...

A new study from the Research Centre for Child Psychiatry at the University of Turku in Finland screened school-age children for anxiety and examined the efficacy of the Master Your Worries programme ...

It is most common among children 7 to 9 years old. Social anxiety disorder sometimes called social phobia, is more common among older children; they display anxiety and excessive self ...

social rejection, sensory overload, and special interests or repetitive behaviors. The table below will tell you more about how anxiety may present in autistic children. Social Anxiety Disorder: ...

But Becky Bruno wasn't just a little shy—she struggled for years with Social Anxiety Disorder before being diagnosed. Just as the name implies, the condition can socially cripple an otherwise ...

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 ...

Two important factors contributing to anxiety among the young are parenting practices that overprotect children and the rise of social media. Technology provides new opportunities for connecting ...

The connection was particularly strong for social anxiety. The study authors suggest that in addition to genetic risk, parents "model" behavior that increases the risk of their child developing ...

This week, we will introduce you to the self-help materials on this website provided in the “LUNA” program and teach you about anxiety. You will read information, watch videos, complete a checklist of ...

State Rep. Mary Gonzales said on average, children spend 3.5 hours on social media every day, increasing their risk of depression and anxiety.