Many individuals experience social anxiety, but a 2020 study showed that younger people are more affected by it.

• Symptoms show up in different ways, such as an intense fear of interacting or talking to strangers, being judged by others, humiliating yourself, or catastrophising.

A lack of vitamin D or magnesium tend to make you feel more anxious.

Eating vitamin D and magnesium-rich foods a few days in advance can be helpful to buffer the stress.

Grab some fortified milk, yogurt, and Brazil nuts before an event. They contain selenium which helps manage anxiety...

When you enter the room, remind yourself that you're more than your job title. You may feel less constricted around what to discuss.

• Talk about hobbies. “What would you be up to if you weren’t at this thing?”; “Did you figure out today’s Wordle?”
• Be an ...

Try to identify events that feel like they’d be less stressful for you. For example, events focused on a particular person or group remove you from the centre of attention.

• Be an audience member. If the thought of a ballroom of strangers is overwhelming, consider atten...