A recent study has found that some autistic adults report lasting improvements in their mental health and social lives after ...

Social technologies present a unique paradox—they can be connectors and disruptors. They can simultaneously offer lifelines ...

Many children outgrow their fears, but persisting worries may be a sign of an anxiety disorder. Psychologists weigh in on ...

Social anxiety comes with increased aversion towards social uncertainty. To reduce this ambiguity, people resort to ...

Social anxiety was the last anxiety disorder to be “discovered”, which was only formally recognised in 1979. It continues to be last in terms of public and professional understanding.

Many people claim that cannabidiol (CBD) helps them manage their anxiety. In recent years, CBD has been widely studied for its potential benefits to help with numerous conditions, including ...

The political furore over social ­cohesion has escalated, with ­Anthony Albanese’s hand-picked ­Islamophobia envoy declaring we shouldn’t ignore the threat to Muslims “simply because we ...

Social anxiety, also known as social phobia, is an intense fear of social situations. You may feel anticipatory and persistent fear of being judged or rejected. You may also experience a racing heart, ...

In a recent paper in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers explored the link between sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) and different forms of loneliness and isolation. Their findings ...

Internet addiction disorder is defined by a compulsive overuse of the internet and a lack of control over internet usage. This disorder encompasses use of social media platforms and websites.

“Essentially, a person with illness anxiety disorder is, what we would say, excessively worried about either being ... It can also lead to behaviors that can be harmful to health, such as social ...

In social situations in public ... The now-37-year-old said her phobia started when she was around three or four years old, recalling a memory in hospital when her mum was being treated for ...