Shyness is “the tendency to feel awkward, worried, or tense during social encounters, especially with unfamiliar people,” as per the American Psychological Association. “Severely shy people may have ...

Dear Eric: My granddaughter is extremely shy. Her brother, who is younger and a bit precocious, is not. So, most of the time, he “steals the show.” I’m not sure how to help instill confidence and as a ...

Shy children are at greater risk, when compared to outgoing children, of being bullied, feeling insecure, having bouts of chronic sadness, giving in to peer pressure, and having anxiety. Source: Photo ...

DEAR ERIC: My granddaughter is extremely shy. Her brother, who is younger and a bit precocious, is not. So, most of the time, he “steals the show.” I’m not sure how to help instill confidence and as a ...

Feeling a bit timid in social settings? You're not alone. Shyness can be like that uninvited guest at a party, making itself comfortable in your space. First off, accept that feeling shy is part of ...

Do you know any children like this? They “act really shy around other kids. They seem to be nervous or afraid to be around other kids and they don’t talk much. They often play alone at recess.” They ...

This New York Times feature cleverly captures the struggles adults face when they still deal with stuttering—the mental and everyday challenges that come with it. Watching the video of John ...

We all know how it feels to freeze up around our crush—it's completely normal. When we like someone but aren’t sure how they feel about us, we tend to overthink everything: how to act, what to say, ...

Jill Newby receives funding from the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF), the HCF Research Foundation, and Perpetual Foundation.