Everyone can experience a little discomfort in new social situations, which can be
a healthy and adaptive response to something unknown. However, is important to recognize
when it no longer is adaptive and interferes with your ability to build or maintain
relationships or creates distress.
If your life is being negatively impacted by social anxiety, AI-Therapy: Overcome Social Anxiety may be the program for you. The program is available at no cost to Michigan Tech
students. It can be completed on your own or with support from one of our counselors.
There is no committment to complete the program, so it may be worth checking out to
see if it's a good fit for you.
Overcome Social Anxiety is a comprehensive and fully automated online treatment program
that is built upon years of research and clinical experience. It provides customized guided lessons based on the symptoms you report at the start
of the program aimed to effectively target your anxiety.
Overcome Social Anxiety is self-guided, which means it requires a commitment to the
program. This program is used on its own in place of traditional counseling, which
allows for consistency and flexibility based on your schedule. Check out How it Works and some Testimonials from participants to learn more.
I'd like to participate in this program.
Symptoms of social anxiety, according to the Mayo Clinic, include:
- Persistent, intense fear or anxiety about specific social situations, because you
believe you may be judged negatively, embarrassed, or humiliated
- Avoidance of anxiety-producing social situations or enduring them with intense fear
or anxiety
- Excessive anxiety that's out of proportion to the situation
- Anxiety or distress that interferes with your daily living
- Fear or anxiety that is not better explained by a medical condition, medication, or
substance abuse
To learn more watch this video on "What is Social Anxiety?" or take this quick 10-minute assessment to help guide your next steps.
Next Steps
Are you interested in taking the next step toward improving your social anxiety? Fill
out our interest form.
If you have further questions, please email Sarah Woodruff at smwoodru@mtu.edu.