The fear of being judged activates brain mechanisms linked to danger, keeping many people in a permanent state of vigilance.

A comparison of individuals suffering from social anxiety disorder with individuals without this disorder revealed that they do not differ in the number of sexual interactions they have. However, ...

Seeking professional help, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is the best way to overcome social anxiety. Relaxation techniques such as mindfulness and meditation can reduce stress linked to social ...

Anxiety is the second leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide. Roughly a third of adults in the U.S. will experience an anxiety disorder within their lifetime, and the median age of onset ...

atai Life Sciences announces Phase 2 study of EMP-01 for social anxiety disorder, with results expected in Q1 2026. atai Life Sciences has announced the dosing of the first patient in a Phase 2 study ...

Feeling nervous or overstimulated during what’s supposed to be a “fun” social situation isn’t unusual. Some people are just naturally shy. Others may experience signs of social anxiety—and the tricky ...

Analyses of a 40% SHI sample estimated vitiligo prevalence at 0.19% in 2020 (~148,000 individuals nationally), enabling population-level quantification of psychiatric comorbidity patterns. Depressive ...