Last month we talked about COVID’s impact on social anxiety — an uncomfy combination, for sure. Now we’re going to talk about what to do with that social anxiety we’re all experiencing.
Read MoreMental illness is finally becoming less of a taboo topic in America. Thanks to recent research, we are on the cusp of beginning to acknowledge its large presence for what it is.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness. However, there are still some growing pains when it comes to understanding how to interact and care for loved ones with mental health issues.
Read MoreAs a result of COVID-19, occurrences of social anxiety disorder have only increased, according to a 2021 study of 204 U.S. adults, and there is more research to come. Feeding into this is the fact that social networks decreased as isolation measures strengthened and feelings of loneliness increased when social interactions reduced[¹].
Read MoreInsight into what changed for me in one of our 30 day challenges.
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