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 ...

Some kids fight every "demand." The "Big 5" and personality science may explain why—and what that means for treatment.

anonymous people walking in New York city street with motion blur, concept of average person A lot has been done to destigmatize mental health in our culture, but many complex mental health conditions ...

There's a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from loving someone who keeps pulling away. It's not loud or dramatic. It ...

When anxiety meets avoidance, a relationship can feel like a painful spiral. Here’s how to recognize the trap — and break free. Some people pull away when things get too intense, while others hold on ...

For people with avoidant personality disorder (AVPD), the fear of being judged is so intense that they retreat from people and activities they might otherwise enjoy. “Avoidant personality disorder is ...