SchülerartikelChildren and teenagers with social anxiety

Definition and causes of social anxiety:

In a society full of different people with different personalities, races, social backgrounds, where we humans have to socialize in order to keep a bond between us, this is a big struggle/problem for people with social anxiety disorder. According to Delano, in 2020, 16,5 per cent of people aged 10 to 19 have mental disorders in Luxembourg, including social anxiety disorder. Social anxiety disorder is classified as an intense, persistent fear of embarrassing moments and being watched and judged by others, for example these people have a really hard time expressing their own opinions, they have a fear of embarrassing moments, like presenting in front of the class, speaking in class, they get anxious when talking to strangers or even friends – in short, public performances in general. It was said that the causes of this disorder are very unclear, but it’s thought to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors, like having your parents with social anxiety disorder or being exposed to an abusive, neglectful household. This disorder can effect a person’s daily activities, like school or work.

Physical symptoms of social anxiety: