Social Anxiety Disorder and Work / School
People with Social Anxiety Disorder have trouble with work and school because of the social and performance requirements. With proper treatment the symptoms of the disorder can be managed in the workplace and the classroom.
Telling Your Employer That You Have Social Anxiety Disorder
If you have social anxiety disorder (SAD) and are working or looking for employment, you will need to decide whether or not to disclose your condition to your employer. Learn about the pros and cons of doing so, and what your rights are under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
If you have social anxiety disorder (SAD) and are working or looking for employment, you will need to decide whether or not to disclose your condition to your employer. Learn about the pros and cons of doing so, and what your rights are under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Managing Social Anxiety Disorder in the Workplace
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) can have a serious impact on daily functioning in the workplace. Learn about some ways to help overcome the symptoms of social anxiety while moving up the corporate ladder.
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) can have a serious impact on daily functioning in the workplace. Learn about some ways to help overcome the symptoms of social anxiety while moving up the corporate ladder.
Social Anxiety Disorder and College/University
Are you dreading a class presentation that is months away, or petrified of making new friends on campus? If your social or performance anxiety is interfering with your life at college or university you may be suffering from Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). Learn about how to get help.
Are you dreading a class presentation that is months away, or petrified of making new friends on campus? If your social or performance anxiety is interfering with your life at college or university you may be suffering from Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). Learn about how to get help.
Mental Health and Work: Information For Employees and Employers
Established by the Canadian Mental Health Association in 2001, Mental Health Works provides information to employees and employers about the impact of mental health disorders in the workplace. Topics include recognizing the problem, rights and responsibilities, disclosure to employers and coworkers, and asking for accomodations.
Established by the Canadian Mental Health Association in 2001, Mental Health Works provides information to employees and employers about the impact of mental health disorders in the workplace. Topics include recognizing the problem, rights and responsibilities, disclosure to employers and coworkers, and asking for accomodations.
Self Help for Social Anxiety During College
Attending college can be a particularly difficult time for students suffering from Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). This article from the University of Texas at Dallas Student Counseling Center contains tips for dealing with SAD while you are at college.
Attending college can be a particularly difficult time for students suffering from Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). This article from the University of Texas at Dallas Student Counseling Center contains tips for dealing with SAD while you are at college.
Afraid of Class Presentations? How to Overcome Performance Anxiety
This article provided by the Student Counselling Centre at the University of Toronto provides help for overcoming performance anxiety. Although directed at university students presenting in the classroom, the suggestions are useful for anyone with a fear of public speaking.
This article provided by the Student Counselling Centre at the University of Toronto provides help for overcoming performance anxiety. Although directed at university students presenting in the classroom, the suggestions are useful for anyone with a fear of public speaking.
Teaching the Shy Child
Dr. Renee Gilbert, Ph.D. discusses techniques that teachers can use in the classroom to improve the experiences of children who are shy. Although children diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder will have more difficulties than children with simple shyness, many of the ideas she presents will be helpful for teachers in dealing with children with all levels of social anxiety.
Dr. Renee Gilbert, Ph.D. discusses techniques that teachers can use in the classroom to improve the experiences of children who are shy. Although children diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder will have more difficulties than children with simple shyness, many of the ideas she presents will be helpful for teachers in dealing with children with all levels of social anxiety.
Networking Strategies for Shy Professionals
Although geared more towards introverts, this article contains good information about using your strengths in developing business contacts and relationships. Most people with SAD are earnest, solid, sincere and reliable people who care a great deal about others. The author, Judy Rosemarin, discusses how to develop networking skills that are consistent with your personality.
Although geared more towards introverts, this article contains good information about using your strengths in developing business contacts and relationships. Most people with SAD are earnest, solid, sincere and reliable people who care a great deal about others. The author, Judy Rosemarin, discusses how to develop networking skills that are consistent with your personality.