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Shona McGarty: My Social Anxiety Battle
18 Feb
Summary
- Actress Shona McGarty shares her struggle with social anxiety.
- NHS England launches new campaign for anxiety treatment access.
- Millions of adults with anxiety conditions are not getting help.
Actress Shona McGarty is backing a new NHS England campaign to address anxiety conditions, revealing her personal battle with social anxiety. She described overcoming intense social anxiety, characterized by racing heart and sweating, by learning coping mechanisms and emphasizing the power of talking about her experiences.
NHS England reports that while over 670,000 people received treatment through NHS Talking Therapies last year, millions more are still missing out. The new campaign aims to reach individuals with conditions like PTSD, social anxiety, and OCD, encouraging self-referral online.
A recent survey indicated that 58% of adults delay seeking help for their conditions, deeming them "not serious enough." The campaign stresses that NHS Talking Therapies offer practical skills for conditions including body dysmorphic disorder and phobias, with support available for free on the NHS.
