Pen and paper: a new tool to tame social anxiety?

NCT ID NCT07464158

First seen Mar 16, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study looks at whether writing about future scenarios (best-case, worst-case, or neutral) can help people with high social anxiety feel better. About 270 adults will do three writing sessions over three weeks online. Researchers will track changes in anxiety and mood to see which type of writing helps most.

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Locations

  • University of Colorado Boulder

    Boulder, Colorado, 80309, United States

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