Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is an "intense, persistent fear of being scrutinized and negatively evaluated by others in social or performance situations." (Anxiety Disorders Association of America) It is often diagnosed in adolescence and teens with SAD are consistently worried about doing something "stupid" or embarrassing in public. Besides impacting school performance, social anxiety disorder frequently gets in the way of making friends and maintaining friendships, which are so...
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