How to Identify Social Anxiety in Teens

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How to Identify Social Anxiety in Teens
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Summary:
Social anxiety or social phobia affects different kinds of people, including teens. Although l

Keywords:
social anxiety

Article Body:
Often regarded as the most unrecognized mental disorder in teens, social anxiety disorder can

1. Look out for extreme shyness or discomfort in your child when put in the center of attentio

First-time performers normally get stage fright but excessive discomfort, passivity, or inacti
2. Observe your child’s academic performance.

When your straight-A child starts bringing home B or C-graded homework and exams, you immediat
3. Keep track of your child’s friends or lack thereof.


You know it; teens will spend hours on the phone, go to parties, or hang out after school. Mos
4. Check your child’s confidence level.

Most teens suffering from social phobia often doubt if they are good enough for other people o
5. Take note of your child’s reaction to social situations.
People suffering from social phobia exhibit physical symptoms as well, especially if they are

If your teen exhibit all or any of these symptoms, take him or her to a psychologist for a con

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