A teen refusing to turn on their camera in class or spiraling before a presentation isn’t just being dramatic. Social anxiety disorder (SAD), or social phobia, is one of the most common anxiety ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals' social communication and interaction skills, as well as their behavior and interests. ASD is characterized by ...

It’s common for adolescents to feel nervous or shy around others. But how their parents treat them may help ease or worsen their social anxiety, according to a new study from the University of Georgia ...

In an article published in the journal Nature Reviews Psychology, researchers in Germany and the United Kingdom described the mechanisms through which social media might influence behavioral, ...

I want advice from people that aren’t afraid to go out by themselves, like I want to start going places alone like cafes and bookstores and whatever but anxiety says no. Please tell me how you do it ...

In a powerful look inside family-based therapy, researchers reveal how group sessions helped parents of anxious teens feel less alone, rebuild communication, and rediscover hope at home. Study: Does ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. For most of us, social media is an integral part of our digital lives. For ...

Australian families are being warned to brace for a rocky first month when the nation’s under-16 social media ban begins, ...