ADHD Experts Podcast 551- Hidden Fears, Quiet Shame: Social Anxiety in Middle School to College Students
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Apr 22, 2025 Thomas E. Brown, a clinical psychologist and founder of the Brown Clinic, dives into the often-overlooked social anxiety faced by teens and young adults with ADHD. He highlights the fear of embarrassment in social situations and its impact on personal interactions and academics. Brown discusses the crucial role parents play in building confidence and awareness in their children, as well as the nuanced relationship between ADHD medications and anxiety. The podcast also explores rejection sensitivity and provides practical strategies for fostering social engagement.
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Understanding Social Anxiety
- Social anxiety is an excessive, persistent worry about how others perceive us, beyond typical concerns all people have.
- It often begins in early teen years and affects a significant minority, but many do not seek treatment for years.
Severe Social Anxiety Example
- A 25-year-old man was unable to eat alone at restaurants or shop alone due to social anxiety.
- He relied on familiar company to function socially and never moved out of his family home.
Impact on Life Outcomes
- Social anxiety correlates with dropping out of school early and lower educational achievement.
- It often leads to higher rates of remaining single or divorce in affected individuals.