Avoidant personality order is estimated to affect about 2.4% of the U.S. population. People with this disorder may shy away from engaging with others and experience an excessive fear of rejection, ...

Many people struggle with shyness, but a small segment of the population suffers from shyness so severe that it brings about extreme social inhibition. In avoidant personality disorder, extreme ...

If you’ve ever had to walk into a room full of strangers or speak in front of a crowd, you’re familiar with social anxiety. It’s a fear of being judged or negatively evaluated. In the future, you ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. An estimated 2.4% of Americans live with avoidant personality disorder (AVPD), which is characterized ...

Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...

According to a study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, experiencing mental disorders early in life may lead to poorer physical health and accelerate aging. It’s natural to experience some ...