For many, expressing emotions in romantic relationships can feel vulnerable and risky. Yet, sharing feelings openly with a partner might be more beneficial than previously thought, even for those experiencing social anxiety... Read more »
Booth, R. W., Erhan, K., Erkocaoğlan, O., Kuşpınar, H., & Yaldırak, K. (2025). The best possible self task has direct effects on expectancies and mood, and an indirect effect on anxiety symptom... Read more »
Imagine this scenario: Andrea is a child therapist in a large group practice. She recently took over some clients from a colleague who went on parental leave. Her boss calls her in... Read more »
Alexithymia is difficulty identifying and expressing emotions. Parental rejection involves cold, critical, or emotionally distant parenting. When children experience rejection, they may not learn how to recognize or manage emotions, increasing the... Read more »
Yes, anxiety can make you misread other people’s emotions. Anxiety doesn’t just affect how you feel – it can also skew how you perceive others’ feelings. If you’ve ever been convinced someone... Read more »
If you’re autistic and experience emotional overload, it can be hard to know what’s happening in the moment. Are you having an autistic meltdown—or is it an anxiety attack? This confusion is... Read more »
Stade, E. C., Ungar, L., Eichstaedt, J. C., Sherman, G., & Ruscio, A. M. (2023). Depression and anxiety have distinct and overlapping language patterns: Results from a clinical interview. Journal of Psychopathology and... Read more »
People with social anxiety often worry about everyday interactions because of a fear of being scrutinized or judged negatively by others. We usually hear about anxiety around strangers or public speaking, but... Read more »
It’s common for many workers to experience “Sunday Scaries” – a feeling of dread on a Sunday when the weekend is almost over and a new work week is looming. It’s normal... Read more »
Making friends as an adult is hard enough, and adding social anxiety can make it feel almost impossible. If you struggle with social anxiety, you might worry what others think, fear saying... Read more »