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 »
App-based psychotherapeutic exercises provide immediate, accessible anxiety relief, helping overcome common mental health barriers such as limited access to therapists, costs, stigma, and logistical challenges. These digital interventions offer flexible, scalable solutions,... Read more »
Camouflaging involves autistic individuals hiding or suppressing their natural behaviors and traits to fit in socially, impacting their mental health, identity, and well-being. This can lead to heightened anxiety, depression, social isolation,... Read more »
Parents might contribute to their children’s anxiety through intrusive parenting practices that undermine autonomy, competence, and independence, making adolescents less confident in coping with stress and uncertainty. Conversely, autonomy-supportive parenting can help... Read more »
Interoception refers to the ability to detect and interpret internal bodily signals, such as heartbeat or hunger. In autism, differences in interoceptive awareness—either heightened or reduced—can contribute to difficulties in recognizing and... Read more »