Join licensed social worker Alexzis Figueroa of Embark Behavioral Health in Scottsdale, Arizona, and student Baylee as they delve into the world of social anxiety and share valuable insights on coping with this common mental health challenge, especially among teenagers.

In this episode, they define social anxiety as an intense form of worry and fear about how others perceive us. Discover the difference between everyday worries and anxiety disorders, while learning about the importance of recognizing changes in behavior as potential signs for seeking professional support. Baylee opens up about her personal experience with social anxiety and how seeking therapy during high school was a game-changer for her.

Learn how technology can be both a friend and foe in managing anxiety, as Baylee shares helpful apps for breathing techniques and affirmations. The conversation also explores the significance of community and connection in dealing with social anxiety, with valuable insights on 504 plans that can provide support for students facing mental health challenges at school.

Discover practical advice for teens struggling with anxiety, including starting small to face fears and gain confidence in social situations. Parents will gain valuable tips on how to partner with their children in navigating coping skills and providing much-needed support.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction

00:38 – How is social anxiety different from day-to-day worries?

02:31 - Baylee's realization of needing therapy and her parents' support.

03:41 - Physical symptoms accompanying social anxiety.

06:17 - Ways for parents to check in with their child about social anxiety.

10:56 - The benefits of coping skills learned in therapy.

12:49 - Positive and negative aspects of technology and social media in managing social anxiety.

15:07 - Using technology for affirmations and positive content.

16:48 - Navigating social anxiety in school and the importance of support plans, such as 504 plans.

18:18 - Examples of support in a 504 plan, such as taking breaks and alternate testing environments.

19:47 - Advice for teens: Facing fears and seeking connections.

20:49 - Advice for parents: Supporting coping skills and seeking help.

23:05 - Recap of main takeaways for parents and teens.

23:46 - Importance of partnership and communication between parents and their children.

24:33 – Conclusion.

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About Embark Behavioral Health
Embark has been helping people overcome behavioral health issues that may be affecting their everyday lives for over 25 years.

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The Embark team has some of the most compassionate and educated professionals in the industry. Its core purpose is to create joy and heal generations. Embark’s big hairy audacious goal is to lead the way in driving teen and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide from the all-time highs of today to all-time lows by 2028. Exceptional treatment options, like short-term residential care, makes Embark the world's most respected family behavioral health provider.

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