Young adults with high social anxiety show heightened activity in the brain's visual processing areas. These neural changes explain their high alertness to social threats and offer a physical marker ...

Everyone has their quirks and unique traits, but socially awkward people sometimes feel bad about theirs and develop traits that don't serve them well.

What is social anxiety and how can it impact your personal and professional life? - The NHS defines social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, as a long-term and overwhelming fear of social ...

New research suggests a surprisingly simple way to ease social anxiety: assume first impressions are permanent. A study found ...

Not everyone who seems distant or awkward is being rude. While it's easy to interpret minimal eye contact or short responses as disinterest, these behaviors often stem from social anxiety.

Social anxiety can make any gathering feel daunting. Long before someone steps foot in a crowded party, the restaurant where they're having a first date, or the conference room where they're giving a ...

People who experience high levels of social anxiety tend to view neutral or ambiguous interactions as intentionally hostile, but treating the anxiety can effectively reduce this aggressive perception, ...

Around 12% of people live with social anxiety.

A lot of us get nervous in social situations, such as going on a first date, dinner with friends or speaking in front of a group of people. But at what point do nerves turn into full-blown social ...

Low choline levels in the brain are associated with anxiety disorders, research has found. Experts explain what choline is ...

Demi Lovato has a simple but effective way to manage social anxiety while partying. The singer, who enjoys going out and ...