Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Social anxiety can make any gathering feel daunting. Long before someone steps foot in a crowded party, ...

When you’re trying to comfort someone trapped in an avalanche of anxious thoughts, it’s best to prioritize “presence over advice,” says Jaime Fleischer, director of therapy at Headspace, “and ...

Planet, joins Bob to talk about why a “party pooper” might have social anxiety and what you can say to help them feel more at ...

Once the social situation arrives—whether that means they’re surrounded by two or two dozen people—they’ll feel like there’s ...