It's understandable that social anxiety disorder is more common among people involved in agriculture than in most other occupations. Australian, British and American psychological research indicates ...

In a world where loneliness and social anxiety are on the rise, understanding the brain’s chemistry has never been more important. Behind many of our emotional reactions lies a small but powerful ...

Avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) causes severe social anxiety and a fear of judgment. This leads to a person isolating themselves from others and avoiding social situations. People with AVPD often ...

Nothing makes me cringe more than thinking about all the times I’ve been rejected—like that night I boldly asked a bouncer to let me cut the line at an exclusive club, only to be scoffed at. Or when, ...

I first heard about 'hikikomori' on a visit to Japan 25 years ago. It was a new term then, used to describe severe and prolonged school refusal in teenagers, sometimes evolving into complete social ...

Sure, headaches are rough. But when it comes down to it, anxiety might just be the most severe symptom of a hangover. Here's why. “The feelings that you have after you drink alcohol, or even the day ...