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·February 25, 2020·3 min read

Social anxiety could be an empathy imbalance

Taijin-kyofusho, a form of social anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of causing others discomfort as a result of the sufferer's behavioral reactions, is linked to hypersensitivity of the emotional states of others and an inability to identify emotional context. Read More

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·January 24, 2020·3 min read

Imbalance between serotonin and dopamine in social anxiety disorder

Study reports the balance between serotonin and dopamine may be a risk factor for a person developing social anxiety disorder. Read More

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·October 22, 2019·2 min read

Brain imaging reveals neural correlates of human social behavior

Brain imaging studies shed new light on social behaviors such as empathy and team flow. The findings provide new understanding of the neural basis of social behaviors and conditions involving social dysfunction. Read More

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·September 20, 2019·4 min read

Introvert? You may just be bad at recognizing faces

Extroverts perform significantly better at facial recognition tasks than introverts. Read More

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·January 28, 2019·5 min read

In People with Epilepsy, Social Anxiety Reduces Quality of Life

Researchers report up to 7% of people living with epilepsy experience social anxiety disorder. Read More

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·December 13, 2017·5 min read

Father’s Rejection May Increase Child’s Social Anxiety and Loneliness

Rejection from fathers may lead to an increased risk of social anxiety and loneliness in children and teens, a new study reports. Read More

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·June 30, 2017·5 min read

Researchers Find Link Between Food Allergies and Childhood Anxiety

A new study reveals a link between a food allergy diagnosis and social anxiety in children of low socioeconomic status. The study found 57% of children with food allergies report anxiety symptoms. Researchers suggest food allergies are linked to elevated social anxiety, fear of social rejection and also humiliation in children. Read More

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·June 12, 2017·5 min read

Heavy Video Game Playing Can Be Part of a Healthy Social Life

A new study reveals heavy video gaming may not result in social anxiety or feelings of loneliness if players are socially engaged in social media or instant messaging. Read More

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·November 19, 2016·3 min read

Fear of the Unknown Common to Many Anxiety Disorders

According to a new study, several anxiety disorders share a common underlying trait; a fear of the unknown. Read More

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·November 16, 2016·3 min read

Marijuana Could Help Treat Drug Addiction and Mental Health Problems

According to researchers, using marijuana could help in the treatment of alcoholism and opioid drug abuse, as well as provide relief from symptoms of PTSD, depression and other mental health issues. Read More

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·February 8, 2016·2 min read

Why Some People Always Agree With Others

A new study looks at why some individuals choose to agree to others most of the time to spare themselves feelings of discomfort. Read More

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·August 11, 2015·6 min read

Brain Scans Can Predict Success of Treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder

According to a new study, brain scans may be able to predict how well a person with social anxiety disorder will respond to specific treatments. Read More