Webinar on The fear of being judged : Social Anxiety disorders among youth
07 May 2022
This webinar aimed to educate and aware people on Looking for and recognizing the signs of social anxiety disorder, Co-Occurring Disorders, Social Anxiety and Schools, Onset and Prevalence. If you’re like most parents, you want your kids to learn to be comfortable in their own skin, develop self-confidence, and thrive socially as they grow up. Unfortunately, some children develop in the exact opposite direction, for example being painfully self-conscious, afraid of rejection or embarrassment, and extremely uncomfortable in social settings. The anxiety they experience – known as social anxiety disorder (also referred to as social phobia) – is very intense and can potentially interfere with every aspect of their life. Since many teens worry about rejection and feel self-conscious at times, it can be difficult to determine what’s normal and what’s not when it comes to your teen’s emotions and behaviors.
Participants joining through Zoom were encouraged to share their thoughts and discuss their problems also for the benefit of others.
Esteemed Guests:
1. Ms Sakshi Danwar - Trauma-informed Psychotherapist
2. Dr Shunila Joy Chauhan - Principal - Witty International School, Mumbai
3. Ms Jyoti Kanda - Counselling Psychologist, Licensed Special Educator, Child Psychologist