Circle Connections: Tech Updates Queensland researchers are developing an online counseling program for children and teenagers suffering social anxiety, which they say is as effective as one-on-one therapy. Dr Caroline Donovan, from Griffith University's School of Applied Psychology, said between 8 and 10 per cent of children and adolescents were affected by social anxiety. While everybody feels nervous or shy sometimes, Dr Donovan said the fear of failure or humiliation that came with social anxiety could make everyday activities a harrowing experience. Dr Donovan said most people with social anxiety were not treated professionally, and they ran . . .

Circle Connections: Tech Updates Queensland researchers are developing an online counseling program for children and teenagers suffering social anxiety, which they say is as effective as one-on-one therapy. Dr Caroline Donovan, from Griffith University's School of Applied Psychology, said between 8 and 10 per cent of children and adolescents were affected by social anxiety. While everybody feels nervous or shy sometimes, Dr Donovan said the fear of failure or humiliation that came with social anxiety could make everyday activities a harrowing experience. Dr Donovan said most people with social anxiety were not treated professionally, and they ran . . .