Social anxiety is an anxiety disorder that is characterised by feeling intensely uncomfortable in social situations. Social anxiety goes beyond shyness and people who experience social anxiety often become preoccupied worrying about being judged negatively by others. This often leads to avoidance of social situations and can have a significant impact on people’s day to day activities and self-esteem.
This one day course aims to increase awareness of social anxiety and gain a better understanding of what living with social anxiety may be like. We will also explore common factors that maintain social anxiety and consider different coping strategies to support people.
By the end of the course, you will:
Date: 22 June 2023
Times: 10am to 4pm
Venue: Start in Salford, Brunswick House, 62 Broad Street, Salford, Manchester M6 5BZ
Date: 31 August 2023
Times: 10am to 4pm
Venue: Conference Room 6, The Curve, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3BL
