"The pandemic might have felt like a winning ticket for teens with anxiety, but it set many teens back. Exposure therapy is often the best treatment for social anxiety, yet pandemic-related school closures meant that many teens got out of practice for social interaction."
"Adolescence is a notoriously tricky time. Big life transitions, like starting high school and puberty, can bring on stress and make it hard to adjust. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a hold of your routine, and your social anxiety is back."
The pandemic disrupted normal social interactions for teens, leading to increased anxiety and setbacks in their social skills. Exposure therapy, a common treatment for social anxiety, relies on practice in social settings. However, school closures and remote learning limited opportunities for teens to engage socially, exacerbating their anxiety. As a result, many teens found it challenging to reintegrate into social environments post-pandemic, highlighting the importance of consistent social exposure for mental health.
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