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When you hear the words Alzheimer's disease, what do you think of? The truth is, the picture most of us have of the disease is incomplete. Alzheimer's disease doesn't start when someone starts to lose their memory. It actually starts years – sometimes decades – earlier. The Rethinking Alzheimer's Disease Podcast is an engaging, narrative-style podcast miniseries for those curious or motivated to learn about Alzheimer’s disease. Perhaps you have a family member with Alzheimer’s disease, or ca ...
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Imagine missing out on life’s major milestones because it is just too hard to show up. This is what social anxiety disorder can do. But with proper treatment, it gets better.
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Join Dr. Diane McIntosh as she explores social anxiety disorder, a condition that goes far beyond normal shyness and can rob people of life's most important moments. This episode features Hannah's powerful story of missing her graduation and struggling through high school, plus expert insights from Dr. McIntosh and psychologist Dr. Randy Mackoff on effective treatment approaches.
You’ll discover:- What is Social Anxiety Disorder? Understanding the difference between shyness and a clinical diagnosis that affects up to 10% of adults
- Real-Life Impact: How fear of judgment and scrutiny leads to avoidance, missed opportunities, and isolation
- Social Media's Role: how constant comparison effects self-esteem anxiety
- How using alcohol or cannabis as a "social lubricant" creates more problems than it solves
- Treatment Options: CBT, exposure therapy, medication management, and when each approach works best
Additional information and support resources are available here.
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