Mental Health
Social Anxiety in Pakistan: Symptoms, Causes & How to Cope
Social anxiety is more than shyness — it's a recognised mental health condition affecting millions of Pakistanis. Learn the symptoms, triggers, and practical coping strategies.
Dr. Usman Raza is a consultant psychiatrist with a clinical focus on anxiety disorders, depression, and mental health stigma reduction in Pakistan. He completed his MBBS from Aga Khan University, Karachi and his MD in Psychiatry from Rawalpindi Medical University. Dr. Raza is a strong advocate for destigmatising mental health care in Pakistan and regularly contributes to public health campaigns, media, and patient education platforms. He practises in Islamabad and is affiliated with a leading psychiatric hospital. His writing aims to present mental health conditions with the same clinical clarity and compassion as physical illness.
Mental Health
Social anxiety is more than shyness — it's a recognised mental health condition affecting millions of Pakistanis. Learn the symptoms, triggers, and practical coping strategies.