Writing your way to calm: new study tests Future-Focused exercises for social anxiety

NCT ID NCT07464158

First seen Mar 16, 2026 · Last updated Apr 23, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a simple writing exercise about the future can help people with social anxiety feel better. 270 adults with high social anxiety will be asked to write about either a worst-case, best-case, or neutral future scenario. They will complete three online sessions over about three weeks, and researchers will track changes in their anxiety and mood symptoms.

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