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December 4, 2024 12 mins

Social anxiety is a chronic mental health condition where everyday social interactions cause irrational worry and anxiety, fear, self consciousness and embarrassment. Debilitating and bad for confidence, particularly at social times of the year such as Christmas, end of year, birthdays and work celebrations.

So listen in to this episode of Psych for Life to learn:

- what is social anxiety, obsessive thinking and other related disorders

- gain tips for dealing with these disorders

- And hear about the range of current clinical treatments

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Should you or someone you know be experiencing anxiety issues, we recommend you consult your GP or a psychologist.

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