When you’re trying to comfort someone trapped in an avalanche of anxious thoughts, it’s best to prioritize “presence over advice,” says Jaime Fleischer, director of therapy at Headspace, “and ...

Social anxiety can make any gathering feel daunting. Long before someone steps foot in a crowded party, the restaurant where they're having a first date, or the conference room where they're giving a ...

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR): Besides CBT, EMDR therapy can also be an effective tool for social anxiety, as it helps identify and work through traumatic experiences that may ...

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about why a “party pooper” might have social anxiety and what you can say to help them feel more at ease.

Therapists say it's an important way to reconnect with yourself and help combat the anxiety so many of us are feeling.