Social anxiety is a type of anxiety brought on by thinking about or being in a social situation.
Here you can find factsheets, tips and information, worksheets, videos and available services in Edinburgh that can help you understand social anxiety, how it can impact you and ways to manage these challenges.
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Factsheets
This factsheet will help you understand what social anxiety is, what causes it and what support is available.
Factsheet on shyness and social phobia from Royal College of Psychiatrists
Tips and information
Here you will find tips and information to help manage your social anxiety and find ways to boost your confidence and mood.
Tips and information on social anxiety disorder from Help Guide
A self-help guide to social anxiety from NHS Inform
7 ways to overcome shyness and social anxiety’ from Psych Central
Tips and information on coping with a social anxiety disorder from Very Well Mind
Four tips to handle social anxiety in the moment from Beyond Blue
13 useful, expert-backed tips for dealing with social anxiety by Nicole Pajer from Huffington Post
8 tips for overcoming social anxiety from Mental Floss
Worksheets
Here are some worksheets and activities you can try in your own time.
Worksheets on social anxiety from the Centre of Clinical Interventions
Organisations and services
Here is a list of UK wide organisations related to anxiety:
If you are looking for local support, please go to our service directory to find out what services and projects are available to you.