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 ...

If you're tempted to bail on potentially fun events becuase you feel awkward, read this. Level up your small talk game and practice social courage with six tips from psychologists.

Everyone can experience a little discomfort in new social situations, which can be a healthy and adaptive response to something unknown. However, is important to recognize when it no longer is ...

Do tonight's happy hour plans send you into an uncomfortable sweat? Trigger worries about what your friends think about you? Form a knot in your stomach that makes you want to cancel… again? About 12% ...

With each approach of the holiday season, many employees are feeling anxious about office parties. Psychologist Christian Jarrett talks about how social anxiety prevents you from enjoying corporate ...

Social anxiety disorder is often misunderstood, and many people could be suffering in silence. It’s much more than feeling shy and not wanting to speak up in big groups. It can really take control and ...

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Commencement speaker Kayleigh An Philip '24 earned her BA in Communication with a minor in esports. For some, speaking in front of a crowd can be exhilarating. For others, it can feel paralyzing. The ...

I asked Canadian psychologist and Queen’s University adjunct assistant professor, Dr. Irwin Altrows, to share the two most important ideas he learned from Albert Ellis, the famous founder of rational ...

Here’s the painful truth: You can have the best sleep products in the world and the most enviably regimented sleep routine and still suffer from anxiety dreams. It’s a massive pain—in addition to ...

Hayley Atwell appeared on a recent episode of "Reign With Josh Smith" podcast and credited her "Mission: Impossible" co-star Tom Cruise for helping her battle social anxiety in Hollywood. Atwell made ...