Caring for a dog may help teens with social anxiety develop healthier ways to cope with peer stress, but the type of bond ...

A new study suggests that four-legged friends can enable adolescents to deal with social anxiety.

When we experience intense anxiety about social situations, we tend to feel a strong urge to avoid them. For example, we might decline invitations to parties, give up opportunities to network with ...

Key Takeaways A pet dog might not always help a teenager deal with their social anxietyTeens had healthier coping skills if ...

Our study suggests that socialising with acquaintances could trigger social anxiety more than close friends or strangers.