551- Hidden Fears, Quiet Shame: Social Anxiety in Middle School to College Students

Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D., discusses a form of social anxiety common in teens and young adults with ADHD — a fear of being embarrassed in social situations, or anxiety about how others may perceive them. Learn how to recognize and support teens who harbor such fears.

Social Anxiety: Additional Resources

• Free Download: Social Anxiety Facts and Falsehoods
• Self-Test: Social Anxiety Test for Teens
• Read: “Help! My Child Won’t Go to School.”
• Read: You’re Not Shy or Stuck Up. You Have Social Anxiety Disorder.
• Read: 6 Cognitive Distortions That Fuel Anxiety in ADHD Brains

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #551 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/social-anxiety-children-teens-treatments/

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