Social Anxiety Disorder Could Be a Product of Genes, Study Finds

Social anxiety disorder shapes the lives of millions of people worldwide. Impairing social interactions, the condition has been previously connected to a number of psychological and environmental factors. According to new research, the disorder may be linked to genetic roots. Also known as social phobia, social anxiety disorder is the…

4 Effective Ways to Overcome Social Anxiety

Almost 13% of the world’s population suffer from social anxiety, a crippling debilitating affliction that can impact daily life in massive ways. Fear of social situations can mean some people don’t want to leave their house or communicate with others, as when they do they may experience panic attacks, emotional…

Scientists Have Discovered a Simple Way to Reduce Social Anxiety

Social anxiety is something nearly 15 million people suffer from worldwide, yet, it is still a mental illness that many misunderstand. Social anxiety can be described as a fear of human interaction and not surprisingly, is the third-largest mental health issue in the United States. Alongside feelings of nervousness, panic,…

This Funny Comic Perfectly Captures How Social Anxiety Feels

Social anxiety can be tough. It makes you feel confused, frightened, and uncomfortable even in the simplest everyday situations that involve dealing with other people. If you struggle with this condition, you know exactly how social anxiety feels. Making a phone call, using public transport, or asking for directions can…

Social Anxiety May Be Associated with High IQ and Empathetic Ability

Over the last few years, studies have been published against the notion of spirituality and the people who practice it. Various studies have also expanded on this, in a positive light, and delved more into social anxiety and the way it affects people's emotional intelligence, empathetic ability and IQ levels.…

5 Simple Tips on How to Become More Sociable

There is only one true luxury, that of human relationships. Antoine de Saint-Exupery It is not a secret that any interaction between people is built on constant communication. And the effectiveness of this communication is determined by how sociable you are. But how to become more sociable if communication skills…