Social Anxiety at Work: Understanding and Overcoming It

Wishlist Share

About Course

Social anxiety is more than shyness – it is a long-term, overwhelming fear of social situations. Learn the signs, how it can affect work, NHS self-help techniques, treatment options and how managers and colleagues can help.

This course provides general mental health and wellbeing information based on NHS and other official UK guidance, checked in October 2026. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you are worried about your health, speak to a GP or call NHS 111. In an emergency, or if someone’s life is at risk, call 999.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Distinguish social anxiety from everyday shyness
  • Recognise how social anxiety can show up at work
  • Use NHS self-help techniques, such as breaking situations into steps
  • Know the recommended treatments and how to access them

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What social anxiety is
  • How it can affect work
  • Self-help and treatment

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

Student Ratings & Reviews

No Review Yet
No Review Yet

Want to receive push notifications for all major on-site activities?

✕